VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2017-2584
CVSS score7.1 HIGH
EPSS probability0.42%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-01-15
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H
Description
arch/x86/kvm/emulate.c in the Linux kernel through 4.9.3 allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted application that leverages instruction emulation for fxrstor, fxsave, sgdt, and sidt.
Weakness classification
- CWE-200: Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
- CWE-416: Use After Free