Strix
26.1K

CVE-2013-4551

UnknownEPSS 0.80%

Last modified

CVE-2013-4551 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen 4.2.x and 4.3.x, when nested virtualization is disabled, does not properly check the emulation paths for (1) VMLAUNCH and (2) VMRESUME, which allows local HVM guest users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via unspecified vectors related to "guest VMX instruction execution.". EPSS estimates a 0.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xen 4.2.x and 4.3.x, when nested virtualization is disabled, does not properly check the emulation paths for (1) VMLAUNCH and (2) VMRESUME, which allows local HVM guest users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via unspecified vectors related to "guest VMX instruction execution."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.80%

51.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XenXen4.2.0
XenXen4.2.1
XenXen4.2.2
XenXen4.2.3
XenXen4.3.0
XenXen4.3.1

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-4551?
Xen 4.2.x and 4.3.x, when nested virtualization is disabled, does not properly check the emulation paths for (1) VMLAUNCH and (2) VMRESUME, which allows local HVM guest users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via unspecified vectors related to "guest VMX instruction execution."
How severe is CVE-2013-4551?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-4551 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-4551?
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.

How Strix Helps

Related CVEs from 2013

View all 2013CVEs →

Are you affected by CVE-2013-4551?

Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.

Scan your code now

Source: NVD / NIST