CVE-2013-0231
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CVE-2013-0231 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pciback_enable_msi function in the PCI backend driver (drivers/xen/pciback/conf_space_capability_msi.c) in Xen for the Linux kernel 2.6.18 and 3.8 allows guest OS users with PCI device access to cause a denial of service via a large number of kernel log messages. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The pciback_enable_msi function in the PCI backend driver (drivers/xen/pciback/conf_space_capability_msi.c) in Xen for the Linux kernel 2.6.18 and 3.8 allows guest OS users with PCI device access to cause a denial of service via a large number of kernel log messages. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 2.6.18 |
| Linux | Linux Kernel | 3.8 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.0.2 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.0.3 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.0.4 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.1.3 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.1.4 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.2.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.2.1 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.2.2 |
| Xen | Xen | 3.2.3 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52059Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/52059Vendor Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
- Modified
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