CVE-2012-2137

Description

Buffer overflow in virt/kvm/irq_comm.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 3.2.24 allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to Message Signaled Interrupts (MSI), irq routing entries, and an incorrect check by the setup_routing_entry function before invoking the kvm_set_irq function.

Category

6.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
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Affected: n/a n/a
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-2137?
CVE-2012-2137 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2012-2137?
To fix CVE-2012-2137, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2012-2137 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2012-2137 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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