CVE-2022-33749

Description

XAPI open file limit DoS It is possible for an unauthenticated client on the network to cause XAPI to hit its file-descriptor limit. This causes XAPI to be unable to accept new requests for other (trusted) clients, and blocks XAPI from carrying out any tasks that require the opening of file descriptors.

Category

5.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.15%
Vendor Advisory gentoo.org Vendor Advisory xen.org Vendor Advisory xenproject.org
Affected: Xapi Xapi
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://xenbits.xenproject.org/xsa/advisory-413.txt patch vendor advisory
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-413.html patch vendor advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2022/10/11/4 mailing list third party advisory patch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202402-07 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-33749?
CVE-2022-33749 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-33749?
To fix CVE-2022-33749, 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-2022-33749 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-33749 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2022-33749?
CVE-2022-33749 affects Xapi Xapi.
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