CVE-2016-5412

6.5 MEDIUM
Published: August 06, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/28/2
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Mailing List
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1349916
Source: secalert@redhat.com
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/07/28/2
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1349916
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Issue Tracking Patch Third Party Advisory

14 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
6.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.0%
14th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

linux