#VU9448 Improper access control in Xen


Published: 2017-11-29

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: CVE-2017-15590

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


Q & A

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.


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