#VU97680 Deadlock in Xen - CVE-2024-45817

Vulnerability identifier: #VU97680

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 4.3 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-45817

CWE-ID: CWE-833

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Xen
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Xen Project

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

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External links
https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-462.html

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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.