The backend for XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) in Xen ioemu does not properly restrict the frame buffer size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by mapping an arbitrary amount of guest memory.
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Configurations
History
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References | () http://lists.xensource.com/archives/html/xen-devel/2008-05/msg00421.html - | |
References | () http://secunia.com/advisories/32088 - Vendor Advisory | |
References | () http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/21/9 - Patch | |
References | () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30646 - | |
References | () http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020957 - | |
References | () http://xenbits.xensource.com/xen-unstable.hg?rev/9044705960cb30cec385bdca7305bcf7db096721 - Patch | |
References | () https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43362 - | |
References | () https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11189 - | |
References | () https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0892.html - |
Information
Published : 2008-06-23 19:41
Updated : 2024-11-21 00:45
NVD link : CVE-2008-1952
Mitre link : CVE-2008-1952
CVE.ORG link : CVE-2008-1952
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Products Affected
xensource
- xen_para_virtualized_frame_buffer
CWE
CWE-119
Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer