Vulnerability Description
The Xen hypervisor block backend driver for Linux kernel 2.6.18, when running on a 64-bit host with a 32-bit paravirtualized guest, allows local privileged users in the guest OS to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via a request that specifies a large number of blocks.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.18 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32918
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0233.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29082
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-679-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=369531Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42274
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30116
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32918
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0233.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29082
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-679-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=369531Patch
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42274
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-5498?
CVE-2007-5498 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The Xen hypervisor block backend driver for Linux kernel 2.6.18, when running on a 64-bit host with a 32-bit paravirtualized guest, allows local privileged users in the guest OS to cause a denial of s...
How severe is CVE-2007-5498?
CVE-2007-5498 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-5498?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel.