CVE-2012-4535
UnknownEPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2012-4535 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen 3.4 through 4.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (Xen infinite loop and physical CPU consumption) by setting a VCPU with an "inappropriate deadline.". EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Xen 3.4 through 4.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (Xen infinite loop and physical CPU consumption) by setting a VCPU with an "inappropriate deadline."
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 3.4.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.4.1 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.4.2 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.4.3 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.4.4 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.0.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.0.1 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.0.2 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.0.3 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.0.4 |
| 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 |
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Timeline
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- Status
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2012-4535?
Xen 3.4 through 4.2, and possibly earlier versions, allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (Xen infinite loop and physical CPU consumption) by setting a VCPU with an "inappropriate deadline."
How severe is CVE-2012-4535?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-4535 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-4535?
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-2012-4535?
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