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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

EPSS Probability
0.42%

33.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XenXen4.1.0
XenXen4.1.1
XenXen4.1.2
XenXen4.1.3
XenXen4.1.4
XenXen4.1.5
XenXen4.1.6.1
XenXen4.2.0
XenXen4.2.1
XenXen4.2.2
XenXen4.2.3
XenXen4.2.4
XenXen4.2.5
XenXen4.3.0
XenXen4.3.1
XenXen4.3.2
XenXen4.3.3
XenXen4.3.4
XenXen4.4.0
XenXen4.4.1
XenXen4.5.0
XenXen4.5.1

References

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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Source: NVD / NIST