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CVE-2017-2583
HIGH · CVSS 8.4
EPSS exploitation probability: 0%
Published 2017-02-06T06:59:00.387 · Last modified 2026-06-17T01:16:26.863

Summary

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.

Affected products

linux — linux_kernel

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