Vulnerability Description
Xen 4.4.x does not properly check alignment, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an unspecified field in a DTB header in a 32-bit guest kernel.
CVSS Score
1.9
LOW
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.4.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/16/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030252Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-95.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/14/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/15/6Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/05/16/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030252Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-95.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3716?
CVE-2014-3716 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). Xen 4.4.x does not properly check alignment, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (crash) via an unspecified field in a DTB header in a 32-bit guest kernel.
How severe is CVE-2014-3716?
CVE-2014-3716 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3716?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.