CVE-2018-10471
First published: Fri Apr 27 2018(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.10.x allowing x86 PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds zero write and hypervisor crash) via unexpected INT 80 processing, because of an incorrect fix for CVE-2017-5754.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/xen | 4.11.4+107-gef32c7afa2-1 4.14.6-1 4.14.5+94-ge49571868d-1 4.17.2+76-ge1f9cb16e2-1~deb12u1 4.17.2+76-ge1f9cb16e2-1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | <=4.10.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-10471?
CVE-2018-10471 has a severity rating that puts it at risk for denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2018-10471?
To fix CVE-2018-10471, upgrade to a version of Xen that is higher than 4.10.1.
What systems are affected by CVE-2018-10471?
CVE-2018-10471 affects Xen versions up to and including 4.10.x and certain Debian systems.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2018-10471?
CVE-2018-10471 is a denial of service vulnerability linked to out-of-bounds zero write issues.
Can CVE-2018-10471 lead to a hypervisor crash?
Yes, CVE-2018-10471 can lead to a crash of the hypervisor due to unexpected INT 80 processing.
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