CVE-2019-3016

Description

In a Linux KVM guest that has PV TLB enabled, a process in the guest kernel may be able to read memory locations from another process in the same guest. This problem is limit to the host running linux kernel 4.10 with a guest running linux kernel 4.16 or later. The problem mainly affects AMD processors but Intel CPUs cannot be ruled out.

Categories

6.2
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.06%
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Affected: linux linux_kernel
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2019-3016?
CVE-2019-3016 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2019-3016?
To fix CVE-2019-3016, 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-2019-3016 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2019-3016 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2019-3016?
CVE-2019-3016 affects linux linux_kernel.
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