Vulnerability Description
arch/ia64/xen/faults.c in Xen 3.4 and 4.0 in Linux kernel 2.6.18, and possibly other kernel versions, when running on IA-64 architectures, allows local users to cause a denial of service and "turn on BE by modifying the user mask of the PSR," as demonstrated via exploitation of CVE-2006-0742.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xensource | Xen | 3.4.0 |
References
- http://osvdb.org/65541
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/10/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0610.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/40776
- http://www.vmware.com/security/advisories/VMSA-2011-0003.html
- http://xenbits.xensource.com/xen-4.0-testing.hg?rev/42caadb14edb
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=586415
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/59373
- http://osvdb.org/65541
- http://secunia.com/advisories/43315
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2010/06/10/2
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2010-0610.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/516397/100/0/threaded
FAQ
What is CVE-2010-2070?
CVE-2010-2070 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). arch/ia64/xen/faults.c in Xen 3.4 and 4.0 in Linux kernel 2.6.18, and possibly other kernel versions, when running on IA-64 architectures, allows local users to cause a denial of service and "turn on ...
How severe is CVE-2010-2070?
CVE-2010-2070 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-2010-2070?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xensource Xen.