CVE-2014-5147

Description

Xen 4.4.x, when running a 64-bit kernel on an ARM system, does not properly handle traps from the guest domain that use a different address width, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via a crafted 32-bit process.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.09%
Vendor Advisory xen.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1030724 vdb entry
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-102.html patch vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-5147?
CVE-2014-5147 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-5147?
To fix CVE-2014-5147, 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-2014-5147 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-5147 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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