Improper Handling of Exceptional Conditions Affecting kernel-tools package, versions <0:4.18.0-553.8.1.el8_10


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.04% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-KERNELTOOLS-6046766
  • published6 Nov 2023
  • disclosed28 Sept 2023

Introduced: 28 Sep 2023

CVE-2023-5090  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-755  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 kernel-tools to version 0:4.18.0-553.8.1.el8_10 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream kernel-tools package and not the kernel-tools package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

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 Scores

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