CVE-2018-12904 | Linux Kernel up to 4.17.1 arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c access control (USN-3752-1 / EDB-44944)
A vulnerability was found in Linux Kernel up to 4.17.1. It has been declared as problematic. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the file arch/x86/kvm/vmx.c. The manipulation leads to improper access controls.
This vulnerability was named CVE-2018-12904. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.