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CVE-2015-8615

UnknownEPSS 1.16%

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CVE-2015-8615 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The hvm_set_callback_via function in arch/x86/hvm/irq.c in Xen 4.6 does not limit the number of printk console messages when logging the new callback method, which allows local HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service via a large number of changes to the callback method (HVM_PARAM_CALLBACK_IRQ).. EPSS estimates a 1.16% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The hvm_set_callback_via function in arch/x86/hvm/irq.c in Xen 4.6 does not limit the number of printk console messages when logging the new callback method, which allows local HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service via a large number of changes to the callback method (HVM_PARAM_CALLBACK_IRQ).

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.16%

63.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
XenXen4.6.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8615?
The hvm_set_callback_via function in arch/x86/hvm/irq.c in Xen 4.6 does not limit the number of printk console messages when logging the new callback method, which allows local HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service via a large number of changes to the callback method (HVM_PARAM_CALLBACK_IRQ).
How severe is CVE-2015-8615?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8615 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.16% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8615?
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Source: NVD / NIST