Vulnerability identifier: #VU9448
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 5.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-284
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 cause DoS conditions on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an error with the setup of PCI MSI interrupts. An adjacent attacker can supply MSI and cause the hypervisor to crash.
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-237.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.