CVE-2011-1936

Description

Xen, when using x86 Intel processors and the VMX virtualization extension is enabled, does not properly handle cpuid instruction emulation when exiting the VM, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via unspecified vectors.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.08%

Vendor Advisory redhat.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2011-0927.html	vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/07/07/3	mailing list

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1936?: CVE-2011-1936 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1936?: To fix CVE-2011-1936, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2011-1936 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1936 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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