CVE-2010-3699: Low severity Citrix Xen vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The backend driver in Xen 3.x allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service via a kernel thread leak, which prevents the device and guest OS from being shut down or create a zombie domain, causes a hang in zenwatch, or prevents unspecified xm commands from working properly, related to (1) netback, (2) blkback, or (3) blktap.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2010-3699?
CVE-2010-3699 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that affects Xen 3.x.
How do I fix CVE-2010-3699?
To mitigate CVE-2010-3699, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Xen.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2010-3699?
CVE-2010-3699 affects Xen versions 3.0.2 to 3.4.3.
What impact does CVE-2010-3699 have on systems?
CVE-2010-3699 can cause a kernel thread leak, leading to system hangs and potential zombie domains.
Who is affected by CVE-2010-3699?
Users of affected Xen versions on guest OS systems are at risk of CVE-2010-3699.