The kvm_vm_ioctl_check_extension function in arch/powerpc/kvm/powerpc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a KVM_CHECK_EXTENSION KVM_CAP_PPC_HTM ioctl call to /dev/kvm.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-6762 | The kvm_vm_ioctl_check_extension function in arch/powerpc/kvm/powerpc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a KVM_CHECK_EXTENSION KVM_CAP_PPC_HTM ioctl call to /dev/kvm. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3507-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3507-2 | Linux kernel (GCP) vulnerabilities |
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: mitre
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T19:50:16.471Z
Reserved: 2017-10-14T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2017-15306
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2017-11-06T18:29:00.233
Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Link: CVE-2017-15306
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Weaknesses
EUVD
Ubuntu USN