CVE-2017-10912: Critical severity xen xapi vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2017
·Updated
Xen through 4.8.x mishandles page transfer, which allows guest OS users to obtain privileged host OS access, aka XSA-217.
Affected Software
1 affected component
XEN Xen<=4.8.1
Event History
Jul 5, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10912?
CVE-2017-10912 is considered to be of high severity due to its potential to allow guest OS users to gain privileged access to the host OS.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-10912?
To fix CVE-2017-10912, you should upgrade to Xen version 4.8.2 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.
3
What systems are affected by CVE-2017-10912?
CVE-2017-10912 affects all versions of Xen up to and including 4.8.1.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-10912?
CVE-2017-10912 is a type of privilege escalation vulnerability in the Xen hypervisor.
5
Can CVE-2017-10912 impact the security of my virtual machines?
Yes, CVE-2017-10912 can significantly impact the security of virtual machines by potentially allowing unauthorized access to the host.