CVE-2012-5514
The guest_physmap_mark_populate_on_demand function in Xen 4.2 and earlier does not properly unlock the subject GFNs when checking if they ar
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- Where the record stands: published, rejected by its publisher, or superseded by another id.What do these mean? →
- published
- Whether CISA lists it in its Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog: proof that attackers are using it.What do these mean? →
- Not listed in CISA KEV
- Whether working attack code is public (Exploit-DB, Metasploit, Nuclei or GitHub). Public code makes attacks easier.What do these mean? →
- None on Exploit-DB, Metasploit or GitHub
Summary
The guest_physmap_mark_populate_on_demand function in Xen 4.2 and earlier does not properly unlock the subject GFNs when checking if they are in use, which allows local guest HVM administrators to cause a denial of service (hang) via unspecified vectors.
Timeline
- CVE published
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Affected versions
- n/a n/a
Version range not reported
References 19
lists.opensuse.org
- opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00011.html
- opensuse-updates/2013-04/msg00052.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00018.html
- opensuse-updates/2013-04/msg00051.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00021.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00019.html
- opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00001.html