CVE-2025-23141 KVM: x86: Acquire SRCU in KVM_GET_MP_STATE to protect guest memory accesses

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Multiple CVEs Affecting KVM and Intel Performance Monitoring Two vulnerabilities have been reported affecting KVM and Intel performance monitoring features. CVE-2025-23141 involves acquiring SRCU in KVM_GET_MP_STATE to protect guest memory accesses, while CVE-2025-37936 addresses issues with PEBS_ENABLE for guests with specific vCPU values. Both vulnerabilities were published in 2025 and may impact systems utilizing these technologies. 8 sources 41