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CVE-2016-5412

arch/powerpc/kvm/book3s_hv_rmhandlers.S in the Linux kernel through 4.7 on PowerPC platforms, when CONFIG_KVM_BOOK3S_64_HV is enabled, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS infinite loop) by making a H_CEDE hypercall during the existence of a suspended transaction.

  • Published: Aug 6, 2016
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2016-5412
  • Severity: Low
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Low
  • Score: 4.6
  • AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:N/A:C

CWEs:

Software From Fixed in
linux / linux_kernel - 4.7.x