CVE-2022-49610: KVM: VMX: Prevent RSB underflow before vmenter

Published Feb 26, 2025
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Updated

In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved:

KVM: VMX: Prevent RSB underflow before vmenter

On VMX, there are some balanced returns between the time the guest's SPECCTRL value is written, and the vmenter.

Balanced returns (matched by a preceding call) are usually ok, but it's at least theoretically possible an NMI with a deep call stack could empty the RSB before one of the returns.

For maximum paranoia, don't allow any returns (balanced or otherwise) between the SPECCTRL write and the vmenter.

[ bp: Fix 32-bit build. ]

Affected Software

9 affected components
Linux Kernel
Linux Linux kernel<5.18.14
Linux Linux kernel=5.19-rc1
Linux Linux kernel=5.19-rc2
Linux Linux kernel=5.19-rc3
Linux Linux kernel=5.19-rc4
Linux Linux kernel=5.19-rc5
Linux Linux kernel=5.19-rc6
Microsoft cbl2 kernel 5.15.186.1-1

Event History

Feb 26, 2025
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:23 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:23 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·07:01 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 24, 2025
Data Sourced
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Updated
via Microsoft·01:02 AM
DescriptionSeverity

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2022-49610?

CVE-2022-49610 has a medium severity rating due to its potential impact on the Linux kernel's KVM functionality.

2

How do I fix CVE-2022-49610?

To remediate CVE-2022-49610, update your Linux kernel to version 5.18.14 or later.

3

What versions of the Linux kernel are affected by CVE-2022-49610?

CVE-2022-49610 affects Linux kernel versions prior to 5.18.14 and includes several 5.19 release candidates.

4

Is CVE-2022-49610 exploitable in production environments?

Yes, CVE-2022-49610 can be exploitable in production environments where vulnerable versions of the Linux kernel are deployed.

5

What systems are primarily impacted by CVE-2022-49610?

CVE-2022-49610 primarily impacts systems running KVM on the Linux kernel.

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