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Linux Kernel KVM "kvm_arch_vcpu_ioctl_set_sregs()" Denial of Service
Secunia Advisory: SA35705
Release Date: 2009-07-06
Popularity: 933 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Linux Kernel 2.6.x

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
A vulnerability has been reported in the Linux Kernel, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

The vulnerability is caused due to an error in the "kvm_arch_vcpu_ioctl_set_sregs()" KVM function.

For more information:
SA35675

The vulnerability is reported in versions prior to 2.6.30.1.

Change Page:
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