PT-2021-29412 · Linux · Linux Kernel
Published
2021-06-30
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Updated
2021-06-30
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Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions
Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.44
Description
The issue concerns the use of incorrect inherited permissions to get shadow pages in the X86 MMU of KVM. This is a potential security issue, although its actual impact and attack plausibility have not been proven yet.
Recommendations
For Linux Kernel versions prior to v5.10.44, update to version v5.10.44 or later to resolve the issue.
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Linux Kernel