CVE-2019-19581: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.12.x allowing 32-bit Arm guest OS users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access) because certain bit iteration is mishandled. In a number of places bitmaps are being used by the hypervisor to track certain state. Iteration over all bits involves functions which may misbehave in certain corner cases: On 32-bit Arm accesses to bitmaps with bit a count which is a multiple of 32, an out of bounds access may occur. A malicious guest may cause a hypervisor crash or hang, resulting in a Denial of Service (DoS). All versions of Xen are vulnerable. 32-bit Arm systems are vulnerable. 64-bit Arm systems are not vulnerable.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19581?
CVE-2019-19581 has been assessed as having a medium severity level due to the potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2019-19581?
To mitigate CVE-2019-19581, upgrade your Xen hypervisor to 4.12.1 or later versions.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2019-19581?
Xen versions from 4.8.0 up to 4.12.1 are affected by CVE-2019-19581.
What is the impact of CVE-2019-19581 on systems?
CVE-2019-19581 allows 32-bit Arm guest OS users to cause a denial of service through out-of-bounds access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2019-19581?
There is no specific workaround for CVE-2019-19581; the recommended action is to apply available updates.