CVE-2014-2915
First published: Thu Apr 24 2014(Updated: )
Xen 4.4.x, when running on ARM systems, does not properly restrict access to hardware features, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (host or guest crash) via unspecified vectors, related to (1) cache control, (2) coprocessors, (3) debug registers, and (4) other unspecified registers.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.0-rc1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-2915?
CVE-2014-2915 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2014-2915?
To mitigate CVE-2014-2915, update to a newer version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability.
Who is impacted by CVE-2014-2915?
CVE-2014-2915 affects Xen versions 4.4.0 and 4.4.0-rc1 running on ARM systems.
What types of denial of service are associated with CVE-2014-2915?
CVE-2014-2915 may allow local guest users to crash either the host or guest systems through improper access to hardware features.
Are there any specific vectors mentioned for CVE-2014-2915?
CVE-2014-2915 references unspecified vectors related to cache control, coprocessors, debug registers, and other hardware access.
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