Vulnerability Description
The hypervisor_callback function in Xen, possibly before 3.4.0, as applied to the Linux kernel 2.6.30-rc4, 2.6.18, and probably other versions allows guest user applications to cause a denial of service (kernel oops) of the guest OS by triggering a segmentation fault in "certain address ranges."
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.18 |
| Xen | Xen | <= 3.3.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.xensource.com/archives/html/xen-devel/2009-05/msg00561.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35093
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35298
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1809
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/14/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34957
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.xensource.com/archives/html/xen-devel/2009-05/msg00561.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35093
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35298
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1809
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/05/14/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/34957
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
FAQ
What is CVE-2009-1758?
CVE-2009-1758 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The hypervisor_callback function in Xen, possibly before 3.4.0, as applied to the Linux kernel 2.6.30-rc4, 2.6.18, and probably other versions allows guest user applications to cause a denial of servi...
How severe is CVE-2009-1758?
CVE-2009-1758 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2009-1758?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Xen Xen.