1.9
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-3716: Input Validation

First published: Mon May 19 2014(Updated: )

Xen 4.4.x does not properly check alignment, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an unspecified field in a DTB header in a 32-bit guest kernel.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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-2014-3716?

    CVE-2014-3716 has a severity rating that indicates it can cause a denial of service in a 32-bit guest kernel.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-3716?

    To fix CVE-2014-3716, upgrade to a version of Xen that is not affected, specifically versions beyond 4.4.x.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2014-3716?

    CVE-2014-3716 affects local users running 32-bit guest kernels on Xen 4.4.x.

  • What vulnerabilities does CVE-2014-3716 exploit?

    CVE-2014-3716 exploits improper alignment checks in the DTB header.

  • Can CVE-2014-3716 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2014-3716 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local user access to the affected system.

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