CVE-2017-1000252
UnknownEPSS 0.45%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1000252 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.13.3 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure, and hypervisor hang or crash) via an out-of bounds guest_irq value, related to arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c and virt/kvm/eventfd.c.. EPSS estimates a 0.45% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.13.3 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure, and hypervisor hang or crash) via an out-of bounds guest_irq value, related to arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c and virt/kvm/eventfd.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 4.13.3 |
References
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=36ae3c0a36b7456432fedce38ae2f7bd3e01a563Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3a8b0677fc6180a467e26cc32ce6b0c09a32f9bbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/15/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1490781Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/36ae3c0a36b7456432fedce38ae2f7bd3e01a563Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3a8b0677fc6180a467e26cc32ce6b0c09a32f9bbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://marc.info/?l=kvm&m=150549145711115&w=2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://marc.info/?l=kvm&m=150549146311117&w=2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=36ae3c0a36b7456432fedce38ae2f7bd3e01a563Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://git.kernel.org/cgit/linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux.git/commit/?id=3a8b0677fc6180a467e26cc32ce6b0c09a32f9bbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/09/15/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1490781Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/36ae3c0a36b7456432fedce38ae2f7bd3e01a563Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/3a8b0677fc6180a467e26cc32ce6b0c09a32f9bbIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://marc.info/?l=kvm&m=150549145711115&w=2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://marc.info/?l=kvm&m=150549146311117&w=2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000252?
The KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel through 4.13.3 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (assertion failure, and hypervisor hang or crash) via an out-of bounds guest_irq value, related to arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c and virt/kvm/eventfd.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000252?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000252 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.45% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000252?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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