CVE-2022-48765
kernel: KVM: LAPIC: Also cancel preemption timer during SET_LAPIC
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · June 20, 2024
Updated · February 2, 2026
Description
A vulnerability was found in the Linux kernel's KVM component related to the LAPIC during the guest reboot process. This issue arises when the SET_LAPIC command is issued without exposing the tsc-deadline mode, leading to warnings and potential inconsistencies due to an unhandled preemption timer. This situation can disrupt the normal operation of virtual machines.
CVSS score applicability
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Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
CVSS / CWE
CVSS 3.1 · 5.5CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
CWE-99 · Improper Control of Resource Identifiers ('Resource Injection')