CVE-2017-15595: High severity XEN Xen vulnerability
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing x86 PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service (unbounded recursion, stack consumption, and hypervisor crash) or possibly gain privileges via crafted page-table stacking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15595?
CVE-2017-15595 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service and possible privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15595?
To fix CVE-2017-15595, ensure you upgrade to a version of Xen that is later than 4.9.x, specifically 4.11.4 or newer.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-15595?
CVE-2017-15595 affects users of x86 PV guest operating systems running vulnerable versions of Xen.
What types of attacks does CVE-2017-15595 enable?
CVE-2017-15595 enables denial of service attacks through unbounded recursion and can potentially lead to privilege escalation.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-15595 on system stability?
CVE-2017-15595 can cause system instability due to stack consumption and hypervisor crashes.