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CVE-2012-5511

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified

CVE-2012-5511 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Stack-based buffer overflow in the dirty video RAM tracking functionality in Xen 3.4 through 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large bitmap image.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the dirty video RAM tracking functionality in Xen 3.4 through 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large bitmap image.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.43%

34.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XenXen3.4.0
XenXen3.4.1
XenXen3.4.2
XenXen3.4.3
XenXen3.4.4
XenXen4.0.0
XenXen4.0.1
XenXen4.0.2
XenXen4.0.3
XenXen4.0.4
XenXen4.1.0

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5511?
Stack-based buffer overflow in the dirty video RAM tracking functionality in Xen 3.4 through 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large bitmap image.
How severe is CVE-2012-5511?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5511 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5511?
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