CVE-2017-17044
UnknownEPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17044 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and host OS hang) by leveraging the mishandling of Populate on Demand (PoD) errors.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and host OS hang) by leveraging the mishandling of Populate on Demand (PoD) errors.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | <= 4.9.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102008Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102129Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039878Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX230138Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-246.htmlIssue Tracking, Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102008Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102129Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039878Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX230138Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-246.htmlIssue Tracking, Mitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17044?
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.9.x allowing HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and host OS hang) by leveraging the mishandling of Populate on Demand (PoD) errors.
How severe is CVE-2017-17044?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17044 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17044?
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-2017-17044?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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