CVE-2022-42320

Description

Xenstore: Guests can get access to Xenstore nodes of deleted domains Access rights of Xenstore nodes are per domid. When a domain is gone, there might be Xenstore nodes left with access rights containing the domid of the removed domain. This is normally no problem, as those access right entries will be corrected when such a node is written later. There is a small time window when a new domain is created, where the access rights of a past domain with the same domid as the new one will be regarded to be still valid, leading to the new domain being able to get access to a node which was meant to be accessible by the removed domain. For this to happen another domain needs to write the node before the newly created domain is being introduced to Xenstore by dom0.

Category

7.0
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
EPSS 0.03%
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Affected: Xen xen
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2022-42320?
CVE-2022-42320 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2022-42320?
To fix CVE-2022-42320, 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-2022-42320 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2022-42320 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-2022-42320?
CVE-2022-42320 affects Xen xen.
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