Vulnerability Description
arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.12 does not have an exit handler for the INVEPT instruction, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest OS crash) via a crafted application.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 3.11.7 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0126.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0284.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3060
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/24/9
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2417-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2418-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1144835Patch
- https://github.com/torvalds/linux/commit/bfd0a56b90005f8c8a004baf407ad90045c2b11
- http://git.kernel.org/?p=linux/kernel/git/torvalds/linux-2.6.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0126.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0284.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3060
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/10/24/9
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2417-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3645?
CVE-2014-3645 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.1 (LOW). arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.12 does not have an exit handler for the INVEPT instruction, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest OS cra...
How severe is CVE-2014-3645?
CVE-2014-3645 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3645?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.