The libxl device-handling in Xen through 4.6.x allows local guest OS users with access to the driver domain to cause a denial of service (management tool confusion) by manipulating information in the backend directories in xenstore.
CVSS Details
- CVSS 3.1 Base Score: 4.7
- CVSS 3.0 Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H)
Covered by Rapid7
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Linux | — | Upgrade xen | Aug 30, 2017 | May 18, 2016 |
| Debian | — | Upgrade xen | Feb 20, 2019 | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Freebsd | — | Upgrade xen-tools | Dec 10, 2025 | Jul 4, 2016 |
| Redhat_linux | — | No solution exists | Jul 9, 2025 | Jun 2, 2016 |
| Suse | — | Upgrade xen-toolsUpgrade xen-kmp-defaultUpgrade xen-libs-32bitUpgrade xen-libsUpgrade xen-kmp-paeUpgrade xen-develUpgrade xenUpgrade xen-tools-domuUpgrade xen-doc-html | Aug 22, 2016 | Jun 7, 2016 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade xen | Nov 19, 2024 | Jun 7, 2016 |
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