The load_segment_descriptor implementation in arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.5 improperly emulates a "MOV SS, NULL selector" instruction, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest OS crash) or gain guest OS privileges via a crafted application.
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Affected Vendors & Products
Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-3791-1 | linux security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-11763 | The load_segment_descriptor implementation in arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.5 improperly emulates a "MOV SS, NULL selector" instruction, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest OS crash) or gain guest OS privileges via a crafted application. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3208-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3208-2 | Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3361-1 | Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3754-1 | Linux kernel vulnerabilities |
Fixes
Solution
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Workaround
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-05T13:55:06.095Z
Reserved: 2016-12-01T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2017-2583
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2017-02-06T06:59:00.387
Modified: 2025-04-20T01:37:25.860
Link: CVE-2017-2583
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Debian DSA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN