Описание
The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel does not properly context-switch IOPL on 64-bit PV Xen guests, which allows local guest OS users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (guest OS crash), or obtain sensitive information by leveraging I/O port access.
A flaw in the Linux kernel was found in the way IOPL was handled during context switches in 64-bit Xen PV guests. A local guest user could potentially use this flaw to escalate their privileges in the guest.
Затронутые пакеты
| Платформа | Пакет | Состояние | Рекомендация | Релиз |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 | kernel | Will not fix | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 6 | kernel | Affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel | Will not fix | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-alt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 7 | kernel-rt | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 | kernel | Not affected | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise MRG 2 | kernel-rt | Not affected |
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Статус:
EPSS
7 High
CVSS3
6.9 Medium
CVSS2
Связанные уязвимости
The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel does not properly context-switch IOPL on 64-bit PV Xen guests, which allows local guest OS users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (guest OS crash), or obtain sensitive information by leveraging I/O port access.
The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel does not properly context-switch IOPL on 64-bit PV Xen guests, which allows local guest OS users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (guest OS crash), or obtain sensitive information by leveraging I/O port access.
The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux ...
The __switch_to function in arch/x86/kernel/process_64.c in the Linux kernel does not properly context-switch IOPL on 64-bit PV Xen guests, which allows local guest OS users to gain privileges, cause a denial of service (guest OS crash), or obtain sensitive information by leveraging I/O port access.
ELSA-2016-3657: Unbreakable Enterprise kernel security update (IMPORTANT)
EPSS
7 High
CVSS3
6.9 Medium
CVSS2