CVE-2023-53319
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) for arm64 architectures. This vulnerability arises from a lack of synchronization between the finalize_pkvm() and kvm_arm_init() initialization calls. A local attacker with low privileges could exploit this by triggering a scenario where finalize_pkvm() proceeds despite a failure in kvm_arm_init(), leading to a kernel panic and a Denial of Service (DoS) on the system.
Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS) Score Details
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CVSS v3 Score Breakdown
| Red Hat | NVD | cve.org | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base Score | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Attack Vector | Local | Local | Local |
| Attack Complexity | Low | Low | Low |
| Privileges Required | Low | Low | Low |
| User Interaction | None | None | None |
| Scope | Unchanged | Unchanged | Unchanged |
| Confidentiality | None | None | None |
| Integrity Impact | None | None | None |
| Availability Impact | High | High | High |
Vector
Red Hat: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
NVD: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
cve.org: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Understanding the Weakness (CWE)
Integrity,Confidentiality,Other
Technical Impact: Modify Application Data; Read Application Data; Alter Execution Logic
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