CVE-2017-2584

7.1 HIGH
Published: January 15, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.3 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted application that leverages instruction emulation for fxrstor, fxsave, sgdt, and sidt.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95430
Source: secalert@redhat.com
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
Source: secalert@redhat.com
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3791
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/13/7
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95430
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037603
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1413001
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3754-1/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

16 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.1 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.4%
34th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

linux