CVE-2013-1964: Medium severity xen xapi vulnerability
Xen 4.0.x and 4.1.x incorrectly releases a grant reference when releasing a non-v1, non-transitive grant, which allows local guest administrators to cause a denial of service (host crash), obtain sensitive information, or possibly have other impacts via unspecified vectors.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1964?
CVE-2013-1964 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1964?
To fix CVE-2013-1964, upgrade to a patched version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability.
What versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2013-1964?
CVE-2013-1964 affects Xen versions 4.0.0 through 4.1.5.
Can CVE-2013-1964 lead to host crashes?
Yes, CVE-2013-1964 can potentially cause a host crash through denial of service.
Who is impacted by CVE-2013-1964?
Local guest administrators using affected versions of Xen could exploit CVE-2013-1964, impacting the host system.