CVE-2013-0154: Low severity xen xapi vulnerability

Published Jan 12, 2013
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Updated

The getpagetype function in xen/arch/x86/mm.c in Xen 4.2, when debugging is enabled, allows local PV or HVM guest administrators to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and hypervisor crash) via unspecified vectors related to a hypercall.

Affected Software

1 affected component
XEN Xen=4.2.0

Event History

Jan 12, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0154?

CVE-2013-0154 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through hypervisor crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0154?

To address CVE-2013-0154, it is recommended to update Xen to the latest version that includes patches for this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-0154?

CVE-2013-0154 affects local PV or HVM guest administrators running Xen version 4.2.0 with debugging enabled.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-0154 facilitate?

CVE-2013-0154 can facilitate denial of service attacks that result in assertion failures and hypervisor crashes.

5

In what environments is CVE-2013-0154 relevant?

CVE-2013-0154 is relevant in virtual environments utilizing Xen hypervisor version 4.2.0.

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