CVE-2015-8104

Critical

Published: 16/11/2015(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6 and Xen 4.3.x through 4.6.x allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS panic or hang) by triggering many #DB (Debug) exceptions related to svm.c.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may experience significant disruptions in host system operation, potentially leading to loss of service availability and data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel and Xen to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Original NVD description (English source)

The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.2.6, and Xen 4.3.x through 4.6.x, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS panic or hang) by triggering many #DB (aka Debug) exceptions, related to svm.c.