Vulnerability identifier: #VU7152

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-10919

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Xen
Server applications / Virtualization software

Vendor: Xen Project

Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to cause DoS condition on the host system.

The weakness exists due to missing check. A local attacker can send a software generated interrupt to a vCPU or configure timers and cause the host system to crash.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in denial of service.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

Xen: 4.5.0 - 4.8.1

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External links
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-223.html

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Q & A

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.