Vulnerability Description
The copy_to_user function in the PAL emulation functionality for Xen 3.1.2 and earlier, when running on ia64 systems, allows HVM guest users to access arbitrary physical memory by triggering certain mapping operations.
CVSS Score
4.6
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 3.1.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://osvdb.org/41344
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28643
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0089.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26954
- http://xenbits.xensource.com/ext/ia64/xen-unstable.hg?rev/e6069a715fd7Exploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://osvdb.org/41344
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28146
- http://secunia.com/advisories/28643
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0089.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/26954
- http://xenbits.xensource.com/ext/ia64/xen-unstable.hg?rev/e6069a715fd7Exploit
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-6416?
CVE-2007-6416 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.6 (MEDIUM). The copy_to_user function in the PAL emulation functionality for Xen 3.1.2 and earlier, when running on ia64 systems, allows HVM guest users to access arbitrary physical memory by triggering certain m...
How severe is CVE-2007-6416?
CVE-2007-6416 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-6416?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.