CVE-2017-10919: Medium severity xen xapi vulnerability
Published Jul 5, 2017
·Updated
Xen through 4.8.x mishandles virtual interrupt injection, which allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash), aka XSA-223.
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-2017-10919?
CVE-2017-10919 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a hypervisor crash.
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How do I fix CVE-2017-10919?
To fix CVE-2017-10919, upgrade your Xen installation to version 4.8.2 or later, as this version includes patches for the vulnerability.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2017-10919?
CVE-2017-10919 affects users of Xen versions up to and including 4.8.1, particularly those running guest operating systems.
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What kind of attack does CVE-2017-10919 enable?
CVE-2017-10919 allows guest OS users to perform a denial of service attack that can crash the hypervisor.
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When was CVE-2017-10919 disclosed?
CVE-2017-10919 was disclosed in August 2017 as part of the Xen Security Advisory XSA-223.