CVE-2015-0361: Use After Free
First published: Wed Jan 07 2015(Updated: )
Use-after-free vulnerability in Xen 4.2.x, 4.3.x, and 4.4.x allows remote domains to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted hypercall during HVM guest teardown.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | =4.2.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.5 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| openSUSE | =13.2 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148103.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-January/148241.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00005.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00010.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71882
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031498
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-116.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-04
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0361?
CVE-2015-0361 has a high severity rating as it allows remote domains to cause a denial of service through crafted hypercalls.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0361?
To fix CVE-2015-0361, update your Xen installation to a version that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2015-0361?
CVE-2015-0361 affects Xen versions 4.2.x, 4.3.x, and 4.4.x.
Can CVE-2015-0361 lead to a system crash?
Yes, CVE-2015-0361 can lead to a system crash due to the use-after-free vulnerability during HVM guest teardown.
Is CVE-2015-0361 a local or remote vulnerability?
CVE-2015-0361 is a remote vulnerability that can be exploited by an attacker from a remote domain.
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