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CVE-2017-2583

The load_segment_descriptor implementation in arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.5 improperly emulates a "MOV SS, NULL…

High8.4EPSS 0.60%
Published
Updated
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Assigned by
redhat

Description

The load_segment_descriptor implementation in arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel before 4.9.5 improperly emulates a "MOV SS, NULL selector" instruction, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest OS crash) or gain guest OS privileges via a crafted application.

Scores

CVSS scores of CVE-2017-2583, by who scored it
Scored byCVSSScoreVector
NVDNVD · Modified3.0High8.4CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (exploitation in 30 days)
0.60% · top 51% of all CVEs (2 Nov 2026)

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The list uses the assigner's score when there is one, then CISA's, then NVD's: High 8.4.

Weakness

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Affected products

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Record last updated .