CVE-2014-2580: Medium severity XEN Xen vulnerability
Last updated 24 July 2024
Other sources
The netback driver in Xen, when using certain Linux versions that do not allow sleeping in softirq context, allows local guest administrators to cause a denial of service ("scheduling while atomic" error and host crash) via a malformed packet, which causes a mutex to be taken when trying to disable the interface.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/linuxto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 5.10.223-1Fixed in 5.10.234-1Fixed in 6.1.129-1Fixed in 6.1.135-1Fixed in 6.12.25-1
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2580?
CVE-2014-2580 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service through host crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2580?
Fix CVE-2014-2580 by updating to the patched versions of the Linux kernel specified in the vulnerability details.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2014-2580?
CVE-2014-2580 affects certain versions of the Xen hypervisor that use vulnerable netback drivers.
Can local guest administrators exploit CVE-2014-2580?
Yes, local guest administrators can exploit CVE-2014-2580 by sending malformed packets that trigger the vulnerability.
What is the impact of CVE-2014-2580 on host systems?
The impact of CVE-2014-2580 includes potential host crashes and service interruptions caused by scheduling errors.