CVE-2019-17350
First published: Tue Oct 08 2019(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.12.x allowing Arm domU attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) involving a compare-and-exchange operation.
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 | <=4.12.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =10.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-17350?
The severity of CVE-2019-17350 is considered to be medium as it allows for a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2019-17350?
To fix CVE-2019-17350, update to a Xen version greater than 4.12.1.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2019-17350?
Xen versions up to and including 4.12.1 are affected by CVE-2019-17350.
What kind of attack does CVE-2019-17350 facilitate?
CVE-2019-17350 facilitates denial of service attacks through an infinite loop in compare-and-exchange operations.
Is Debian affected by CVE-2019-17350?
Yes, specific versions of Debian, particularly those using Xen versions up to 4.12.1, are affected by CVE-2019-17350.
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