Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in Xen 4.11.x allowing x86 guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS hang) because the p2m lock remains unavailable indefinitely in certain error conditions.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | >= 4.11.0, <= 4.11.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106182Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-277.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106182Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-277.htmlMitigationPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-19964?
CVE-2018-19964 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in Xen 4.11.x allowing x86 guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS hang) because the p2m lock remains unavailable indefinitely in certain error conditions.
How severe is CVE-2018-19964?
CVE-2018-19964 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-19964?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.