Linux · Linux Kernel · CVE-2016-8630
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
Linux kernel versions prior to 4.8.7
**Description**
The issue allows local users to cause a denial of service, resulting in a host OS crash. This is achieved through a certain use of a ModR/M byte in an undefined instruction when KVM is enabled.
**Recommendations**
For versions prior to 4.8.7, update to version 4.8.7 or later to resolve the issue.