Denial of service in Xen APIC



Published: 2024-09-24
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2024-45817
CWE-ID CWE-833
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
Subscribe 		Xen
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor Xen Project

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Deadlock

EUVDB-ID: #VU97680

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45817

CWE-ID: CWE-833 - Deadlock

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to perform a denial of service attack (DoS) on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to a deadlock within the vlapic_error() function. A buggy or malicious HVM or PVH guest can deadlock Xen and perform a denial of service attack.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Xen: All versions

CPE2.3 External links

http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-462.html


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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