Vulnerability identifier: #VU49942
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Xen
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: Xen Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to read and manipulate data.
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.14.x allowing x86 PV guest OS users to gain guest OS privileges by modifying kernel memory contents, because invalidation of TLB entries is mishandled during use of an INVLPG-like attack technique.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Xen: 4.0.0 - 4.14.1
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/01/19/5
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PZAM3LYJ5TZLSSNL3KXFILM46QKVTOUA/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U3U4LNKKXU4UP4Z5XP6TMIWSML3QODPE/
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/XIK57QJOVOPWH6RFRNMGOBCROBCKMDG2/
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202011-06
http://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4804
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-286.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.