New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices
A high-severity Linux kernel vulnerability dubbed 'Januscape' allows guest virtual machines to escape to the host on Intel and AMD x86 systems.
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The brief
A critical flaw in the Linux Kernel Virtual Machine (KVM) known as Januscape enables guest VMs to break out and access the host system. The vulnerability affects x86 systems using Intel and AMD hardware and has reportedly existed for 16 years.
Coverage from BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, and SecurityWeek emphasizes the severity of the flaw and its potential threat to cloud infrastructure. Ars Technica notes that this is one of two Linux vulnerabilities to surface this week.
Future monitoring will focus on the impact on cloud environments and the resolution of this long-standing vulnerability.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the vulnerability?
The flaw is referred to as Januscape.
Which hardware architectures are affected?
The vulnerability impacts Intel and AMD x86 systems.
How long has this flaw existed?
According to The Hacker News, the KVM flaw is 16 years old.
Coverage (5)
- Hackers can break out of KVM virtual machines: critical flaw threatens cloud Cybernews · 1d ago
- Linux Kernel Vulnerability Allows VM Escape on Intel and AMD Systems SecurityWeek · 1d ago
- High-severity guest VM escape is 1 of 2 Linux vulnerabilities to surface this week Ars Technica · 1d ago
- 16-Year-Old Linux KVM Flaw Lets Guest VMs Escape to Host on Intel and AMD x86 Systems The Hacker News · 1d ago
- New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices BleepingComputer · 1d ago broke it first
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