CVE-2011-1936

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified

CVE-2011-1936 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen, when using x86 Intel processors and the VMX virtualization extension is enabled, does not properly handle cpuid instruction emulation when exiting the VM, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via unspecified vectors.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xen, when using x86 Intel processors and the VMX virtualization extension is enabled, does not properly handle cpuid instruction emulation when exiting the VM, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via unspecified vectors.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.47%

37.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XenXenAll versions

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-1936?
Xen, when using x86 Intel processors and the VMX virtualization extension is enabled, does not properly handle cpuid instruction emulation when exiting the VM, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2011-1936?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-1936 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-1936?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST