CVE-2015-7814: Race Condition
Race condition in the relinquishmemory function in arch/arm/domain.c in Xen 4.6.x and earlier allows local domains with partial management control to cause a denial of service (host crash) via vectors involving the destruction of a domain and using XENMEMdecreasereservation to reduce the memory of the domain.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7814?
CVE-2015-7814 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service through host crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7814?
To fix CVE-2015-7814, users should upgrade to Xen versions higher than 4.6.0, as the issue has been addressed in subsequent releases.
What systems are affected by CVE-2015-7814?
CVE-2015-7814 affects Xen versions 4.6.x and earlier, specifically those operating on ARM architecture.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-7814?
CVE-2015-7814 is a race condition vulnerability occurring in the relinquish_memory function of the Xen hypervisor.
Can CVE-2015-7814 lead to data breaches?
While CVE-2015-7814 primarily causes denial of service, it does not directly lead to data breaches, but can disrupt service availability.