CVE-2014-4022: Infoleak
First published: Wed Jul 09 2014(Updated: )
The alloc_domain_struct function in arch/arm/domain.c in Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM platform, does not properly initialize the structure containing the grant table pages for a domain, which allows local guest administrators to obtain sensitive information via the GNTTABOP_setup_table subhypercall.
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-2014-4022?
CVE-2014-4022 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2014-4022?
To fix CVE-2014-4022, update to a patched version of Xen that resolves this issue.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2014-4022?
CVE-2014-4022 affects Xen versions 4.4.0 and 4.4.0-rc1 on ARM platforms.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2014-4022?
CVE-2014-4022 is a proper initialization vulnerability in the alloc_domain_struct function.
Who can exploit CVE-2014-4022?
Local guest administrators can exploit CVE-2014-4022 to obtain sensitive information.
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