CVE-2022-50224

A flaw was found in the Linux kernel's Kernel-based Virtual Machine (KVM) component. When KVM uses Nested Page Tables (NPT) with NX huge page mitigation enabled, it incorrectly handles the No-Execute (NX) bit in Shadow Page Table Entries (SPTE). This improper handling can be triggered by a local attacker with low privileges, leading to a system warning. The consequence is a denial of service, as the system may become unstable or crash.

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Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options don't meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.