CVE-2017-10913: Critical severity xen xapi vulnerability

Published Jul 5, 2017
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Updated

The grant-table feature in Xen through 4.8.x provides false mapping information in certain cases of concurrent unmap calls, which allows backend attackers to obtain sensitive information or gain privileges, aka XSA-218 bug 1.

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-2017-10913?

CVE-2017-10913 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to potential information leaks and privilege escalation risks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-10913?

To fix CVE-2017-10913, upgrade Xen to version 4.8.2 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2017-10913?

CVE-2017-10913 affects users of Xen versions up to 4.8.1 who utilize the grant-table feature.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-10913 classified as?

CVE-2017-10913 is classified as a privilege escalation and information disclosure vulnerability.

5

What can attackers achieve with CVE-2017-10913?

Attackers exploiting CVE-2017-10913 can obtain sensitive information or gain elevated privileges on affected systems.

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