Vulnerability Description
arch/x86/x86_emulate/x86_emulate.c in Xen 3.2.1 through 4.4.x does not properly check privileges, which allows local HVM guest users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted (1) CALL, (2) JMP, (3) RETF, (4) LCALL, (5) LJMP, or (6) LRET far branch instruction.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.2.1 |
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62537
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62672
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX200288
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX201794
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3140Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71151
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-110.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98768
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201504-04
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-02/msg00010.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62537
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62672
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-8595?
CVE-2014-8595 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). arch/x86/x86_emulate/x86_emulate.c in Xen 3.2.1 through 4.4.x does not properly check privileges, which allows local HVM guest users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (crash) via a craft...
How severe is CVE-2014-8595?
CVE-2014-8595 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-2014-8595?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Xen Xen, Opensuse Opensuse.