Vulnerability identifier: #VU14156
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-388
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Xen
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: Xen Project
Description
The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an uninitialized %ebx state error in a failsafe callback path on x86 PV systems. An adjacent attacker can cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Xen: 4.0.0 - 4.10.0
External links
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-274.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.