CVE-2023-30456 is an improper input-validation flaw in the x86_64 Linux KVM nested VMX (nVMX) implementation. Linux kernel versions before 6.2.8 lack required consistency checks for the CR0 and CR4 control registers in the nested-virtualization code in arch/x86/kvm/vmx/nested.c.
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Linux KVM nested VMX flaw caused by missing CR0 and CR4 consistency checks.
Linux KVM nested VMX vulnerability caused by missing CR0 and CR4 consistency checks.
Linux kernel KVM nested-VMX vulnerability caused by missing CR0 and CR4 consistency checks.
Linux kernel KVM nested VMX vulnerability due to missing CR0 and CR4 consistency checks.
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Every observed campaign linking this CVE to a named adversary.
Malware families riding this exploit, with evidence and IOCs.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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