CVE-2011-4622

The create_pit_timer function in arch/x86/kvm/i8254.c in KVM 83, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle when Programmable Interval Timer (PIT) interrupt requests (IRQs) when a virtual interrupt controller (irqchip) is not available, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by starting a timer.
Configurations

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cpe:2.3:a:redhat:kvm:83:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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Information

Published : 2012-01-27 15:55

Updated : 2023-12-10 11:03


NVD link : CVE-2011-4622

Mitre link : CVE-2011-4622

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2011-4622


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Products Affected

redhat

  • kvm