The create_pit_timer function in arch/x86/kvm/i8254.c in KVM 83, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle when Programmable Interval Timer (PIT) interrupt requests (IRQs) when a virtual interrupt controller (irqchip) is not available, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by starting a timer.
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Published : 2012-01-27 15:55
Updated : 2024-02-04 17:54
NVD link : CVE-2011-4622
Mitre link : CVE-2011-4622
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2011-4622
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- kvm
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