CVE-2012-5525
First published: Thu Dec 13 2012(Updated: )
The get_page_from_gfn hypercall function in Xen 4.2 allows local PV guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted GFN that triggers a buffer over-read.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen XAPI | =4.2.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2012-5525?
CVE-2012-5525 is considered a denial of service vulnerability.
How does CVE-2012-5525 affect Xen 4.2?
CVE-2012-5525 allows local PV guest OS administrators to crash the Xen hypervisor by exploiting a buffer over-read.
What versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2012-5525?
CVE-2012-5525 specifically affects Xen version 4.2.0.
How can CVE-2012-5525 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2012-5525, it is recommended to upgrade to a patched version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2012-5525?
CVE-2012-5525 impacts local administrators of paravirtualized (PV) guest operating systems running on Xen 4.2.
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