Vulnerability identifier: #VU8424
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-787
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 execute arbitrary code on the host system.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds array access in the processing of NUMA node
parameters. An adjacent attacker can invoke specially crafted hypercalls and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
Xen: 4.5.0 - 4.9.0
External links
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-231.html
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.