CVE-2024-47727
kernel: x86/tdx: Fix "in-kernel MMIO" check
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · October 21, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. Userspace can deceive the kernel into performing MMIO (Memory-Mapped IO) operations in TDX (Trust Domain Extensions) on its behalf, allowing a #VE (Virtualization Exception) to be incorrectly handled as a in-kernel MMIO operation.
Statement
This flaw can only cause a denial of service by an attacker with normal privileges, limiting the impact of this vulnerability. For this reason, this flaw has been rated with a moderate severity.
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 · 7.8CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
CWE-754 · Improper Check for Unusual or Exceptional Conditions