Vulnerability Description
The HVMOP_set_mem_access HVM control operations in Xen 4.1.x for 32-bit and 4.1.x through 4.4.x for 64-bit allow local guest administrators to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by leveraging access to certain service domains for HVM guests and a large input.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00002.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201407-03.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3006
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/25/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66407
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029956
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-89.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-10/msg00002.html
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201407-03.xml
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3006
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/25/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/03/25/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/66407
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029956
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2599?
CVE-2014-2599 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The HVMOP_set_mem_access HVM control operations in Xen 4.1.x for 32-bit and 4.1.x through 4.4.x for 64-bit allow local guest administrators to cause a denial of service (CPU consumption) by leveraging...
How severe is CVE-2014-2599?
CVE-2014-2599 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-2014-2599?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.