Vulnerability Description
Xen through 4.8.x mishandles page transfer, which allows guest OS users to obtain privileged host OS access, aka XSA-217.
CVSS Score
10.0
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | <= 4.8.1 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3969
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99158
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038721
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-03
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-17
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-217.htmlMailing ListMitigationThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3969
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99158
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038721
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201708-03
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201710-17
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-217.htmlMailing ListMitigationThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-10912?
CVE-2017-10912 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (CRITICAL). Xen through 4.8.x mishandles page transfer, which allows guest OS users to obtain privileged host OS access, aka XSA-217.
How severe is CVE-2017-10912?
CVE-2017-10912 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-10912?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.