Vulnerability Description
Xen 3.4 through 4.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (Xen infinite loop and physical CPU consumption) by setting a VCPU with an "inappropriate deadline."
CVSS Score
1.9
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 3.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00008.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00009.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-04/msg00000.html
- http://lists.xen.org/archives/html/xen-announce/2012-11/msg00001.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://osvdb.org/87298
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1540.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51200
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51324
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51352
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51413
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51468
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4535?
CVE-2012-4535 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). Xen 3.4 through 4.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (Xen infinite loop and physical CPU consumption) by setting a VCPU with an "inappr...
How severe is CVE-2012-4535?
CVE-2012-4535 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-4535?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.