Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the dirty video RAM tracking functionality in Xen 3.4 through 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large bitmap image.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 3.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00001.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00019.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00011.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00021.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-04/msg00051.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2013-04/msg00052.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51397Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51486Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51487Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55082
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201309-24.xml
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX135777
- http://www.debian.org/security/2013/dsa-2636
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/12/03/10
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-5511?
CVE-2012-5511 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the dirty video RAM tracking functionality in Xen 3.4 through 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large bitmap image.
How severe is CVE-2012-5511?
CVE-2012-5511 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2012-5511?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.