# CVE-2014-2986: The vgic\_distr\_mmio\_write function in the virtual guest interrupt controller (GIC) distributor (arch/arm/vgic.c) in Xen 4.4.x, when running

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2014-04-28 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

The vgic_distr_mmio_write function in the virtual guest interrupt controller (GIC) distributor (arch/arm/vgic.c) in Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and host crash) via unspecified vectors.

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## References

- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030146
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/5
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-94.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67047
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/4

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