KVM

KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) is an open-source virtualization module for the Linux kernel that allows the kernel to function as a hypervisor, enabling the creation and management of virtual machines.

Why it’s in the news: It is in the news due to the discovery of a 16-year-old security flaw that could allow attackers to escape a virtual machine and take over the underlying Linux server.

Latest on KVM

• Security researcher claims they found KVM guest-host escape flaw
• 16-year-old KVM flaw allows attackers to escape VMs and take over Linux servers

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