Vulnerability Description
The get_page_from_l3e function in arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local 32-bit PV guest OS administrators to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to L3 recursive pagetables.
CVSS Score
8.2
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | - |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216071Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3663
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92862Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036751Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-185.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/xsa185.patchPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-09
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX216071Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3663
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htm
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92862Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036751Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-185.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/xsa185.patchPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7092?
CVE-2016-7092 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). The get_page_from_l3e function in arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local 32-bit PV guest OS administrators to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to L3 recursive pagetables.
How severe is CVE-2016-7092?
CVE-2016-7092 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7092?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.