Vulnerability Description
The do_mmu_update function in arch/x86/mm.c in Xen 3.2.x through 4.4.x does not properly manage page references, which allows remote domains to cause a denial of service by leveraging control over an HVM guest and a crafted MMU_MACHPHYS_UPDATE.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 3.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| 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/62672Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3140Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71207Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-113.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98853
- 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/62672Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3140Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71207Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-113.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/98853
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9030?
CVE-2014-9030 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). The do_mmu_update function in arch/x86/mm.c in Xen 3.2.x through 4.4.x does not properly manage page references, which allows remote domains to cause a denial of service by leveraging control over an ...
How severe is CVE-2014-9030?
CVE-2014-9030 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9030?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen, Debian Debian Linux, Opensuse Opensuse.