Vulnerability Description
Xen 4.0.2 through 4.0.4, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x allows local PV guest users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) via certain bit combinations to the XSETBV instruction.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55082
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201309-24.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3006
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/03/3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028613
- http://secunia.com/advisories/55082
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201309-24.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3006
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/06/03/3
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1028613
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-2078?
CVE-2013-2078 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Xen 4.0.2 through 4.0.4, 4.1.x, and 4.2.x allows local PV guest users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) via certain bit combinations to the XSETBV instruction.
How severe is CVE-2013-2078?
CVE-2013-2078 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-2013-2078?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.