CVE-2015-8552: Input Validation
Last updated 24 July 2024
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The PCI backend driver in Xen, when running on an x86 system and using Linux 3.1.x through 4.3.x as the driver domain, allows local guest administrators to generate a continuous stream of WARN messages and cause a denial of service (disk consumption) by leveraging a system with access to a passed-through MSI or MSI-X capable physical PCI device and XENPCIOPenablemsi operations, aka "Linux pciback missing sanity checks."
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-8552?
CVE-2015-8552 is considered a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to significant disk consumption issues.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8552?
To mitigate CVE-2015-8552, update to a patched version of the Linux kernel, such as 5.10.223-1 or 6.1.123-1.
What versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2015-8552?
CVE-2015-8552 affects various versions of Xen from 3.1.3 to 4.3.4.
Can local administrators exploit CVE-2015-8552?
Yes, local guest administrators can exploit CVE-2015-8552 to generate a continuous stream of warning messages.
What is the impact of CVE-2015-8552?
The impact of CVE-2015-8552 is primarily denial of service, causing potential disruption to system operations.