New Januscape Linux flaw allows VM escape on Intel, AMD devices
A critical 16-year-old Linux KVM vulnerability, dubbed Januscape, allows guest virtual machines to escape to the host on Intel and AMD x86 systems.
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The brief
The Januscape flaw affects Linux KVM, enabling hackers to break out of virtual machines and access the host system. This high-severity vulnerability impacts devices utilizing Intel and AMD x86 architectures.
Coverage from BleepingComputer, The Hacker News, and SecurityWeek emphasizes that the flaw has existed for 16 years. Cybernews highlights that the vulnerability poses a threat to cloud environments, while Ars Technica notes that this is one of two Linux vulnerabilities to surface this week.
Future developments depend on the resolution of this critical flaw and the second Linux vulnerability mentioned in current reports.
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Quick answers
What is the name of the vulnerability?
The flaw is referred to as Januscape.
Which hardware systems are affected?
The vulnerability affects Intel and AMD x86 systems.
How long has this flaw existed?
According to The Hacker News, the 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
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