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CVE-2009-1242

4.9 MEDIUM 0.5% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

The vmx_set_msr function in arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the VMX implementation in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.29.1 on the i386 platform allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (OOPS) by setting the EFER_LME (aka "Long mode enable") bit in the Extended Feature Enable Register (EFER) model-specific register, which is specific to the x86_64 platform.

At a glance

Exploitability
Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds
0.5% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix
A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

  1. PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
  2. Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Details

Published
Last modified
Exploit probability
0.5% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness
CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status
Modified

Affected

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 4.9

Attack vector
Local
Complexity
Low
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
None
Integrity
None
Availability
Complete
Raw vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record