Vulnerability in Linux Kernel

CVE-2016-5412

arch/powerpc/kvm/book3s_hv_rmhandlers.S in the Linux kernel through 4.7 on PowerPC platforms, when CONFIG_KVM_BOOK3S_64_HV is enabled, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS infinite loop) by making a H_CEDE hypercall during the existence of a suspended transaction.

EPSS: 0.003 (27.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 6.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-5412?
CVE-2016-5412 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Linux Kernel, classified under CWE-399. CVSS score: 6.5/10. Published 2016-08-06.
How severe is CVE-2016-5412?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 6.5 out of 10.