CVE-2015-1563

Name: CVE-2015-1563
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-02-09T11:59:08.16+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.41%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-1563 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The ARM GIC distributor virtualization in Xen 4.4.x and 4.5.x allows local guests to cause a denial of service by causing a large number messages to be logged.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The ARM GIC distributor virtualization in Xen 4.4.x and 4.5.x allows local guests to cause a denial of service by causing a large number messages to be logged.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.41%

32.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
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	4.1.4
Xen	Xen	4.1.5
Xen	Xen	4.1.6.1
Xen	Xen	4.2.0
Xen	Xen	4.2.1
Xen	Xen	4.2.2
Xen	Xen	4.2.3
Xen	Xen	4.3.0
Xen	Xen	4.3.1
Xen	Xen	4.4.0
Xen	Xen	4.4.1
Xen	Xen	4.5.0
Fedoraproject	Fedora	21

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 9, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-1563?

The ARM GIC distributor virtualization in Xen 4.4.x and 4.5.x allows local guests to cause a denial of service by causing a large number messages to be logged.

How severe is CVE-2015-1563?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-1563 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-1563?

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-2015-1563?

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Source: NVD / NIST