CVE-2015-3340: Infoleak

Published Apr 28, 2015
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Updated

Xen 4.2.x through 4.5.x does not initialize certain fields, which allows certain remote service domains to obtain sensitive information from memory via a (1) XENDOMCTLgettscinfo or (2) XENSYSCTLgetdomaininfolist request.

Affected Software

27 affected components
XEN Xen=4.2.0
XEN Xen=4.2.1
XEN Xen=4.2.2
XEN Xen=4.2.3
XEN Xen=4.2.4
XEN Xen=4.2.5
XEN Xen=4.3.0
XEN Xen=4.3.1
XEN Xen=4.3.2
XEN Xen=4.3.3
XEN Xen=4.3.4
XEN Xen=4.4.0
XEN Xen=4.4.1
XEN Xen=4.4.2
XEN Xen=4.5.0
SUSE Suse Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=11.0-sp3
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=11.0-sp3
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=11.0-sp3
Fedoraproject Fedora=20
Fedoraproject Fedora=21
Fedoraproject Fedora=22
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
openSUSE openSUSE=13.1
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop=12
SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit=12
SUSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server=12

Event History

Apr 28, 2015
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-3340?

The severity of CVE-2015-3340 is classified as high due to its potential to expose sensitive memory information to unauthorized remote service domains.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-3340?

To fix CVE-2015-3340, update your Xen installation to the latest version that addresses this vulnerability.

3

Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2015-3340?

Versions of Xen affected by CVE-2015-3340 include 4.2.x through 4.5.x, specifically versions 4.2.0 to 4.5.0.

4

What impact does CVE-2015-3340 have on systems?

CVE-2015-3340 can lead to unauthorized access to sensitive information stored in memory, impacting the confidentiality of virtualized environments.

5

Is CVE-2015-3340 a remote code execution vulnerability?

No, CVE-2015-3340 is not a remote code execution vulnerability; it allows information disclosure from memory instead.

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