CVE-2015-1563
First published: Mon Feb 09 2015(Updated: )
The ARM GIC distributor virtualization in Xen 4.4.x and 4.5.x allows local guests to cause a denial of service by causing a large number messages to be logged.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen XAPI | =4.0.0 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.0.1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.0.2 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.0.3 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.0.4 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.1.0 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.1.1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.1.2 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.1.3 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.1.4 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.1.5 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.1.6.1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.2.0 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.2.1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.2.2 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.2.3 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.3.0 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.3.1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.4.0 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.4.0-rc1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.4.1 | |
| Xen XAPI | =4.5.0 | |
| Fedora | =21 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1563?
CVE-2015-1563 has a severity rating that indicates it allows local guests to cause denial of service on the ARM GIC distributor in Xen.
How do I fix CVE-2015-1563?
To fix CVE-2015-1563, you should upgrade to a version of Xen that has patched this vulnerability.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2015-1563?
CVE-2015-1563 affects Xen versions 4.4.x and 4.5.x.
Can CVE-2015-1563 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-1563 is a local vulnerability which requires access to the guest operating system.
What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-1563?
The potential impact of CVE-2015-1563 is a denial of service, which can disrupt the availability of services hosted on the affected Xen hypervisor.
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