CVE-2017-15306: Null Pointer Dereference
Last updated 4 October 2024
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The kvmvmioctlcheckextension function in arch/powerpc/kvm/powerpc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a KVMCHECKEXTENSION KVMCAPPPCHTM ioctl call to /dev/kvm.
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What is the vulnerability ID of this vulnerability?
The vulnerability ID of this vulnerability is CVE-2017-15306.
What is the description of this vulnerability?
The description of this vulnerability is that the kvm_vm_ioctl_check_extension function in arch/powerpc/kvm/powerpc.c in the Linux kernel before 4.13.11 allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and system crash) via a KVM_CHECK_EXTENSION KVM_CAP_PPC_HTM ioctl call to /dev/kvm.
What is the severity level of the CVE-2017-15306 vulnerability?
The severity level of the CVE-2017-15306 vulnerability has not been specified.
How do I fix the CVE-2017-15306 vulnerability?
To fix the CVE-2017-15306 vulnerability, you should update your Linux kernel to version 4.13.11 or later.
Where can I find more information about the CVE-2017-15306 vulnerability?
You can find more information about the CVE-2017-15306 vulnerability in the references section of the vulnerability report.