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CVE-2017-2583

Published: 2017-02-06T06:59Z
Last Modified: 2024-11-21T03:23Z
Source: MITRE CVE List
License: MITRE-CVE-TOS
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. > MITRE Terms of Use apply – see LICENSE‑MITRE.txt