CVE-2011-4622

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 …

Published: 2012-01-27 · CVSS: Unscored

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.

Original CVE JSON · STIX 2.1

Source: CVE Program · Revision 8b16575c39f1e1810c5e863010da073d2d3285e7