Array Index Error in Xen Affects Various Products
CVE-2012-5512

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Citrix
Status
Xenserver
Vendor
CVE Published:
13 December 2012

Summary

An array index error found in the HVMOP_set_mem_access handler of Xen 4.1 can be exploited by local HVM guest OS administrators. This vulnerability may lead to a denial of service, causing system crashes, or could potentially allow unauthorized access to sensitive information through unexplained vectors. Prompt updates and security measures are necessary to safeguard systems running affected Xen versions.

References

http://secunia.com/advisories/55082
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013...
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/56799
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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