CVE-2017-10915: Race Condition
First published: Wed Jul 05 2017(Updated: )
The shadow-paging feature in Xen through 4.8.x mismanages page references and consequently introduces a race condition, which allows guest OS users to obtain Xen privileges, aka XSA-219.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen XAPI | <=4.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-10915?
CVE-2017-10915 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to Xen privileges.
How does CVE-2017-10915 affect users of Xen virtualization?
CVE-2017-10915 allows guest OS users to escalate their privileges, which can compromise the security of the entire virtualization host.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10915?
To fix CVE-2017-10915, users should upgrade to Xen version 4.8.2 or later.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2017-10915?
CVE-2017-10915 affects Xen versions up to and including 4.8.1.
What is the attack vector for CVE-2017-10915?
The attack vector for CVE-2017-10915 involves exploiting a race condition in the shadow-paging feature of Xen.
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