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Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition ('Infinite Loop') Affecting kernel package, versions <0:3.10.0-514.el7

Severity

 Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.06% (29th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-KERNEL-2070625
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed28 Jul 2016
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Introduced: 28 Jul 2016

CVE-2016-5412  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-835  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 kernel to version 0:3.10.0-514.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel package and not the kernel package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

arch/powerpc/kvm/book3s_hv_rmhandlers.S in the Linux kernel through 4.7 on PowerPC platforms, when CONFIG_KVM_BOOK3S_64_HV is enabled, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS infinite loop) by making a H_CEDE hypercall during the existence of a suspended transaction.