CVE-2007-5906: Medium severity Xensource Inc Xen vulnerability
Published Nov 9, 2007
·Updated
Xen 3.1.1 allows virtual guest system users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) by using a debug register (DR7) to set certain breakpoints.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Xensource Inc Xen=3.1.1
Remediation
Event History
Nov 9, 2007
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2007-5906?
CVE-2007-5906 has a severity rating of medium due to its potential to cause a denial of service in the Xen hypervisor.
2
How do I fix CVE-2007-5906?
To fix CVE-2007-5906, it is recommended to upgrade to a later version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2007-5906?
CVE-2007-5906 affects users of Xen version 3.1.1.
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What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2007-5906?
Exploiting CVE-2007-5906 can lead to a hypervisor crash, resulting in a denial of service for all guest systems.
5
Is there a workaround for CVE-2007-5906?
Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2007-5906 other than upgrading to a patched version.