Vulnerability identifier: #VU12287

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2018-10472

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Local network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Xen
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Xen Project

Description

The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

The weakness exists due to improper information control. An adjacent attacker can supply a specially crafted CDROM image to read arbitrary files or device nodes on the dom0 filesystem with the privileges of the quem devicemodel process.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Xen: 4.6.0 - 4.10.0

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External links
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-258.html

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.