CVE-2012-2625
UnknownEPSS 0.92%
Last modified
CVE-2012-2625 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The PyGrub boot loader in Xen unstable before changeset 25589:60f09d1ab1fe, 4.2.x, and 4.1.x allows local para-virtualized guest users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large (1) bzip2 or (2) lzma compressed kernel image.. EPSS estimates a 0.92% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The PyGrub boot loader in Xen unstable before changeset 25589:60f09d1ab1fe, 4.2.x, and 4.1.x allows local para-virtualized guest users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large (1) bzip2 or (2) lzma compressed kernel image.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.1.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.1.1 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.1.2 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.1.3 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.2.0 |
| Xen | Xen-Unstable | < 25589\:60f09d1ab1fe |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1130.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49184Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51413Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/26/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027090Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00024.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-08/msg00025.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-09/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00017.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00018.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2012-1130.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49184Third Party Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51413Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/10/26/3Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/53650Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1027090Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-2625?
The PyGrub boot loader in Xen unstable before changeset 25589:60f09d1ab1fe, 4.2.x, and 4.1.x allows local para-virtualized guest users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large (1) bzip2 or (2) lzma compressed kernel image.
How severe is CVE-2012-2625?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-2625 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.92% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-2625?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2012-2625?
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