Vulnerability Description
The libxl device-handling in Xen 4.6.x and earlier allows local OS guest administrators to cause a denial of service (resource consumption or management facility confusion) or gain host OS privileges by manipulating information in guest controlled areas of xenstore.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.3 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3633
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htmVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91006
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036023Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-175.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3633
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htmVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91006
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036023Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-175.htmlVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4962?
CVE-2016-4962 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.7 (MEDIUM). The libxl device-handling in Xen 4.6.x and earlier allows local OS guest administrators to cause a denial of service (resource consumption or management facility confusion) or gain host OS privileges ...
How severe is CVE-2016-4962?
CVE-2016-4962 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4962?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Vm Server, Xen Xen.