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.
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
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Updated: 2024-08-05T13:55:06.095Z
Reserved: 2016-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-2583
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Status : Modified
Published: 2017-02-06T06:59:00.387
Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Link: CVE-2017-2583
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