CVE-2016-9815: Medium severity XEN Xen vulnerability
Published Feb 27, 2017
·Updated
Xen through 4.7.x allows local ARM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host panic) by sending an asynchronous abort.
Affected Software
2 affected components
XEN Xen=4.7.0
XEN Xen=4.7.1
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Feb 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the severity of CVE-2016-9815?
CVE-2016-9815 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause a denial of service affecting the host system.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-9815?
To fix CVE-2016-9815, upgrade to the latest version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9815?
Local ARM guest OS users running Xen versions 4.7.0 and 4.7.1 are affected by CVE-2016-9815.
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What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9815?
CVE-2016-9815 is a denial of service vulnerability that can cause a host panic in the Xen environment.
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When was CVE-2016-9815 publicly disclosed?
CVE-2016-9815 was publicly disclosed in November 2016.