CVE-2018-10901 Vulnerability Details

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CVE-2018-10901 Metadata Quick Info

CVE Published: 26/07/2018 | CVE Updated: 05/08/2024 | CVE Year: 2018
Source: redhat | Vendor: [UNKNOWN] | Product: kernel:
Status : PUBLISHED

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CVE-2018-10901 Description

A flaw was found in Linux kernel\'s KVM virtualization subsystem. The VMX code does not restore the GDT.LIMIT to the previous host value, but instead sets it to 64KB. With a corrupted GDT limit a host\'s userspace code has an ability to place malicious entries in the GDT, particularly to the per-cpu variables. An attacker can use this to escalate their privileges.

Metrics

CVSS Version: 3.1 | Base Score: n/a
Vector: n/a

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Weakness Enumeration (CWE)

CWE-ID: CWE-665
CWE Name: CWE-665
Source: [UNKNOWN]

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Source: NVD (National Vulnerability Database).