CVE-2015-7311
UnknownEPSS 0.42%
Last modified
CVE-2015-7311 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libxl in Xen 4.1.x through 4.6.x does not properly handle the readonly flag on disks when using the qemu-xen device model, which allows local guest users to write to a read-only disk image.. EPSS estimates a 0.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libxl in Xen 4.1.x through 4.6.x does not properly handle the readonly flag on disks when using the qemu-xen device model, which allows local guest users to write to a read-only disk image.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 4.2.4 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.2.5 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.3.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.3.1 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.3.2 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.3.3 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.3.4 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.4.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.4.1 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.5.0 |
| Xen | Xen | 4.5.1 |
References
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-142.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-142.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-7311?
libxl in Xen 4.1.x through 4.6.x does not properly handle the readonly flag on disks when using the qemu-xen device model, which allows local guest users to write to a read-only disk image.
How severe is CVE-2015-7311?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7311 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7311?
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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