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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Published : 2017-02-06 06:59
Updated : 2025-04-20 01:37
NVD link : CVE-2017-2583
Mitre link : CVE-2017-2583
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2017-2583
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Products Affected
linux
- linux_kernel
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