CVE-2013-1919
First published: Mon May 13 2013(Updated: )
Xen 4.2.x and 4.1.x does not properly restrict access to IRQs, which allows local stub domain clients to gain access to IRQs and cause a denial of service via vectors related to "passed-through IRQs or PCI devices."
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.5 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/104537.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2013-May/104538.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-06/msg00049.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55082
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201309-24.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2662
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/04/18/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/59292
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1919?
CVE-2013-1919 is considered to have a moderate severity level due to its ability to cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1919?
To address CVE-2013-1919, upgrade to the latest version of Xen that has implemented the necessary security patches.
What are the affected versions in CVE-2013-1919?
CVE-2013-1919 affects Xen versions 4.1.0 through 4.1.5 and 4.2.0 through 4.2.2.
Can CVE-2013-1919 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2013-1919 can only be exploited locally by stub domain clients.
What kind of attacks does CVE-2013-1919 allow?
CVE-2013-1919 allows local attackers to gain unauthorized access to IRQs, leading to potential denial of service.
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