Vulnerability Description
Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, does not properly context switch the CNTKCTL_EL1 register, which allows local guest users to modify the hardware timers and cause a denial of service (crash) via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
AV:A/AC:L/Au:S/C:N/I:P/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58347Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/30/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/30/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67157
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030184
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-91.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58347Vendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/30/11
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/04/30/5
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67157
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030184
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-91.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3125?
CVE-2014-3125 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). Xen 4.4.x, when running on an ARM system, does not properly context switch the CNTKCTL_EL1 register, which allows local guest users to modify the hardware timers and cause a denial of service (crash) ...
How severe is CVE-2014-3125?
CVE-2014-3125 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3125?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.