CVE-2014-7188
First published: Thu Oct 02 2014(Updated: )
The hvm_msr_read_intercept function in arch/x86/hvm/hvm.c in Xen 4.1 through 4.4.x uses an improper MSR range for x2APIC emulation, which allows local HVM guests to cause a denial of service (host crash) or read data from the hypervisor or other guests via unspecified vectors.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.5 | |
| 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 | =4.4.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.0-rc1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140199.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140418.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-October/140483.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00002.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61664
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/61890
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201412-42.xml
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX200218
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX201794
- http://www.c7zero.info/stuff/csw2017_ExploringYourSystemDeeper_updated.pdf
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3041
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70198
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030936
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-108.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96785
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-7188?
CVE-2014-7188 is categorized with a moderate severity level due to its ability to cause denial of service and potential information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7188?
To mitigate CVE-2014-7188, upgrade to Xen version 4.4.2 or later, which contains the necessary patches.
What are the impacts of CVE-2014-7188?
CVE-2014-7188 can lead to host crashes and unauthorized data access between local HVM guests.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2014-7188?
CVE-2014-7188 affects Xen versions from 4.1.0 up to and including 4.4.1.
Is my hypervisor secure if I use a vulnerable version related to CVE-2014-7188?
Using a vulnerable version of Xen related to CVE-2014-7188 exposes your hypervisor to denial of service and potential data leakage risks.
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