Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-3722

The handle_dr function in arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c in the KVM subsystem in the Linux kernel before 2.6.31.1 does not properly verify the Current Privilege Level (CPL) before accessing a debug register, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (trap) on the host OS via a crafted application.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Published 2009-10-30 20:30:00
Updated 2023-02-13 01:17:50
Source Red Hat, Inc.
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Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-3722

Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.31%

Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 66 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ

CVSS scores for CVE-2009-3722

Base Score Base Severity CVSS Vector Exploitability Score Impact Score Source
7.1
HIGH AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
8.6
6.9
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