CVE-2017-15594
UnknownEPSS 0.38%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15594 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing x86 SVM PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) or gain privileges because IDT settings are mishandled during CPU hotplugging.. EPSS estimates a 0.38% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing x86 SVM PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) or gain privileges because IDT settings are mishandled during CPU hotplugging.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | <= 4.9.0 |
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039568Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-244.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039568Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-244.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15594?
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing x86 SVM PV guest OS users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) or gain privileges because IDT settings are mishandled during CPU hotplugging.
How severe is CVE-2017-15594?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15594 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.38% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15594?
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-2017-15594?
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