CVE-2018-10901

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.
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Configuration 2 (hide)

OR cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_desktop:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_server_aus:6.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:redhat:enterprise_linux_workstation:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

24 Feb 2023, 18:43

Type Values Removed Values Added
CPE cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* cpe:2.3:o:linux:linux_kernel:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
References (CONFIRM) https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0 - (CONFIRM) https://help.ecostruxureit.com/display/public/UADCE725/Security+fixes+in+StruxureWare+Data+Center+Expert+v7.6.0 - Third Party Advisory
References (MISC) https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html - (MISC) https://www.oracle.com/security-alerts/cpujul2020.html - Third Party Advisory
References (MISC) https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html - (MISC) https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuapr2019-5072813.html - Patch, Third Party Advisory

Information

Published : 2018-07-26 17:29

Updated : 2023-12-10 12:44


NVD link : CVE-2018-10901

Mitre link : CVE-2018-10901

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2018-10901


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Products Affected

redhat

  • enterprise_linux_server_aus
  • enterprise_linux_workstation
  • enterprise_linux_desktop
  • enterprise_linux_server

linux

  • linux_kernel
CWE
NVD-CWE-noinfo CWE-665

Improper Initialization