HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2017-12137

arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local PV guest OS users to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to map_grant_ref.

Vulnerability Description

arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local PV guest OS users to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to map_grant_ref.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
NONE
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
XenXenAll versions
CitrixXenserver6.0.2
DebianDebian Linux8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-12137?

CVE-2017-12137 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local PV guest OS users to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to map_grant_ref.

How severe is CVE-2017-12137?

CVE-2017-12137 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-12137?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen, Citrix Xenserver, Debian Debian Linux.