CVE-2017-10914: Race Condition
First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )
The grant-table feature in Xen through 4.8.x has a race condition leading to a double free, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption), or possibly obtain sensitive information or gain privileges, aka XSA-218 bug 2.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | <=4.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10914?
CVE-2017-10914 has a high severity rating due to its potential for denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10914?
To fix CVE-2017-10914, upgrade Xen to version 4.8.2 or later.
What impact does CVE-2017-10914 have on affected systems?
CVE-2017-10914 can lead to memory consumption, denial of service, and possible sensitivity information leakage.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-10914?
CVE-2017-10914 affects users running vulnerable versions of Xen hypervisor, specifically versions up to 4.8.1.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-10914?
CVE-2017-10914 is a race condition vulnerability that can lead to a double free error.
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