CVE-2014-2599: Input Validation
First published: Fri Mar 28 2014(Updated: )
The HVMOP_set_mem_access HVM control operations in Xen 4.1.x for 32-bit and 4.1.x through 4.4.x for 64-bit allow local guest administrators to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by leveraging access to certain service domains for HVM guests and a large input.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.5 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.5 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.6.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.6.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00002.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201407-03.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3006
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/25/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66407
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029956
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-89.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2599?
CVE-2014-2599 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its ability to cause denial of service through high CPU consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2599?
To remediate CVE-2014-2599, upgrading to the latest version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability is recommended.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2014-2599?
CVE-2014-2599 affects Xen versions 4.1.x through 4.4.x for both 32-bit and 64-bit systems.
Can local guest administrators exploit CVE-2014-2599?
Yes, local guest administrators can exploit CVE-2014-2599 by sending large inputs that impact service domains, resulting in denial of service.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2014-2599?
Yes, patches have been released for the affected versions of Xen to address CVE-2014-2599.
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