ams92
Reputation: 286
Does a processor always reload CR3 when a VMEXIT occurs?
Does a processor always reload CR3 when a VMEXIT occurs?
Upvotes: 1
Views: 444
Answers (1)
prl
Reputation: 12455
Assuming you are talking about virtualization using Intel VMX technology, then yes. See section 27.5.1 of the Intel SDM.
Upvotes: 3
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