CVE-2013-0190

Description

The xen_failsafe_callback function in Xen for the Linux kernel 2.6.23 and other versions, when running a 32-bit PVOPS guest, allows local users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) by triggering an iret fault, leading to use of an incorrect stack pointer and stack corruption.

Category

4.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory redhat.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=896038
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2013-0496.html vendor advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1728-1 vendor advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1725-1 vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/16/6 mailing list
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2013/01/16/8 mailing list
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/57433 vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0190?
CVE-2013-0190 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0190?
To fix CVE-2013-0190, 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-2013-0190 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-0190 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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