CVE-2017-10915
UnknownEPSS 1.68%
Last modified
CVE-2017-10915 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The shadow-paging feature in Xen through 4.8.x mismanages page references and consequently introduces a race condition, which allows guest OS users to obtain Xen privileges, aka XSA-219.. EPSS estimates a 1.68% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The shadow-paging feature in Xen through 4.8.x mismanages page references and consequently introduces a race condition, which allows guest OS users to obtain Xen privileges, aka XSA-219.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | <= 4.8.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99174Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-219.htmlMailing List, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99174Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-219.htmlMailing List, Mitigation, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-10915?
The shadow-paging feature in Xen through 4.8.x mismanages page references and consequently introduces a race condition, which allows guest OS users to obtain Xen privileges, aka XSA-219.
How severe is CVE-2017-10915?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-10915 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.68% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10915?
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-2017-10915?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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