8.8
CWE
120
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-12137

First published: Wed Aug 02 2017(Updated: )

arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local PV guest OS users to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to map_grant_ref.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Xen XAPI
XenServer=6.0.2
XenServer=6.2.0
XenServer=6.5
XenServer=7.0
XenServer=7.1
XenServer=7.2
Debian=8.0
Debian=9.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-12137?

    CVE-2017-12137 has a severity rating that indicates a potential for privilege escalation in local PV guest OS users.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-12137?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-12137, it is recommended to apply the latest patches or updates provided by Xen or Citrix for the affected versions.

  • Which software is affected by CVE-2017-12137?

    CVE-2017-12137 affects various versions of Xen and Citrix XenServer, including specific Debian releases.

  • Can CVE-2017-12137 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2017-12137 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to a vulnerable PV guest OS.

  • What versions of XenServer are impacted by CVE-2017-12137?

    CVE-2017-12137 impacts XenServer versions 6.0.2, 6.2.0, 6.5, 7.0, 7.1, and 7.2.

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