Vulnerability Description
Xen 4.4.x, when running on ARM systems, does not properly restrict access to hardware features, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (host or guest crash) via unspecified vectors, related to (1) cache control, (2) coprocessors, (3) debug registers, and (4) other unspecified registers.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/22/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030135
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-93.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/22/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/23/2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030135
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-93.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-2915?
CVE-2014-2915 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Xen 4.4.x, when running on ARM systems, does not properly restrict access to hardware features, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (host or guest crash) via unspecified vector...
How severe is CVE-2014-2915?
CVE-2014-2915 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-2915?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.