Vulnerability Description
A flaw was found in KVM. An improper check in svm_set_x2apic_msr_interception() may allow direct access to host x2apic msrs when the guest resets its apic, potentially leading to a denial of service condition.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | <= 6.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:2758
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3854
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3855
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4211
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4352
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5090Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248122Issue TrackingPatch
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3854
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:3855
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4211
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4352
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-5090Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2248122Issue TrackingPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2023-5090?
CVE-2023-5090 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). A flaw was found in KVM. An improper check in svm_set_x2apic_msr_interception() may allow direct access to host x2apic msrs when the guest resets its apic, potentially leading to a denial of service c...
How severe is CVE-2023-5090?
CVE-2023-5090 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2023-5090?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Redhat Enterprise Linux.