CVE-2022-42310

Description

Xenstore: Guests can create orphaned Xenstore nodes By creating multiple nodes inside a transaction resulting in an error, a malicious guest can create orphaned nodes in the Xenstore data base, as the cleanup after the error will not remove all nodes already created. When the transaction is committed after this situation, nodes without a valid parent can be made permanent in the data base.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.02%
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Affected: Xen xen
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References

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42310?
CVE-2022-42310 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42310?
To fix CVE-2022-42310, 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-2022-42310 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42310 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-2022-42310?
CVE-2022-42310 affects Xen xen.
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