Vulnerability identifier: #VU77522
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-190
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Xen
Server applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: Xen Project
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote guest to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow in SSBD imlementation. A remote guest can mislead other guests into observing SSBD active when it is not.
Mitigation
Install updates from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Xen: 4.17 - 4.17.1
External links
http://xenbits.xenproject.org/xsa/advisory-431.txt
http://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/LTO3U3WYLAZW3KLPKJZ332FYUREXPZMQ/
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.