CVE-2018-7541
UnknownEPSS 0.44%
Last modified
CVE-2018-7541 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.10.x allowing guest OS users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) or gain privileges by triggering a grant-table transition from v2 to v1.. EPSS estimates a 0.44% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.10.x allowing guest OS users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) or gain privileges by triggering a grant-table transition from v2 to v1.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | <= 4.10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4131Third Party Advisory
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-255.htmlVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00003.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4131Third Party Advisory
- https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-255.htmlVendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-7541?
An issue was discovered in Xen through 4.10.x allowing guest OS users to cause a denial of service (hypervisor crash) or gain privileges by triggering a grant-table transition from v2 to v1.
How severe is CVE-2018-7541?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-7541 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.44% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-7541?
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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