CVE-2015-8615

The hvm_set_callback_via function in arch/x86/hvm/irq.c in Xen 4.6 does not limit the number of printk console messages when logging the new callback method, which allows local HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service via a large number of changes to the callback method (HVM_PARAM_CALLBACK_IRQ).
Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

History

21 Nov 2024, 02:38

Type Values Removed Values Added
References () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79644 - () http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79644 -
References () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034512 - () http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034512 -
References () http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-169.html - Vendor Advisory () http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-169.html - Vendor Advisory

Information

Published : 2016-01-08 19:59

Updated : 2024-11-21 02:38


NVD link : CVE-2015-8615

Mitre link : CVE-2015-8615

CVE.ORG link : CVE-2015-8615


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Products Affected

xen

  • xen
CWE
CWE-254

7PK - Security Features