CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2583

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The load_segment_descriptor implementation in the Linux kernel before version 4.9.5 improperly emulates a 'MOV SS, NULL selector' instruction, which can lead to guest OS crashes or privilege escalation via crafted applications.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability can result in denial of service in the guest OS, impacting the availability of services and the security of virtual machine data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update the Linux kernel to version 4.9.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS