CVE-2011-4622

NameCVE-2011-4622
DescriptionThe create_pit_timer function in arch/x86/kvm/i8254.c in KVM 83, and possibly other versions, does not properly handle when Programmable Interval Timer (PIT) interrupt requests (IRQs) when a virtual interrupt controller (irqchip) is not available, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) by starting a timer.
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ReferencesDSA-2389-1

The information below is based on the following data on fixed versions.

PackageTypeReleaseFixed VersionUrgencyOriginDebian Bugs
linux-2.6sourcesqueeze2.6.32-39squeeze1DSA-2389-1
linux-2.6source(unstable)3.1.8-1

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