CVE-2024-53114
kernel: x86/CPU/AMD: Clear virtualized VMLOAD/VMSAVE on Zen4 client
Severity
ModerateRed Hat Product Security
CVSS 3.1
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Published · December 2, 2024
Updated · October 29, 2026
Description
A flaw was found in the Linux kernel. On systems running certain AMD Zen4 processors, the kernel improperly advertises support for specific virtualization instructions that are not intended for client hardware. A local user can execute these instructions, triggering an unexpected host reboot and resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS).
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-665 · Improper Initialization