Xen 'xen_failsafe_callback()' Function Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:57433

Info

Xen 'xen_failsafe_callback()' Function Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 57433
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2013-0190
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Jan 16 2013 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:46PM
Credit: Andrew Cooper
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 11.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 ARM
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 10.04 amd64
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Optional 6
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6.2
Oracle Enterprise Linux 6
Oracle Enterprise Linux 5
OpenVZ Project OpenVZ 042stab055.10
OpenVZ Project OpenVZ 042stab053.5
OpenVZ Project OpenVZ 042stab049.6
OpenVZ Project OpenVZ 042stab044.17
OpenVZ Project OpenVZ 042stab044.11
OpenVZ Project OpenVZ 042stab039.10
OpenVZ Project OpenVZ 042stab037.1
Linux kernel 3.3.2
Linux kernel 3.2.13
Linux kernel 3.2.9
Linux kernel 3.2.1
Linux kernel 3.1.8
Linux kernel 3.2.2
CentOS CentOS 6
Avaya Aura Experience Portal 6.0
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server DEFINITY Server SI/CS
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8100
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8300
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8500
+ Avaya Communication Manager Server S8700
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

Xen 'xen_failsafe_callback()' Function Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Xen is prone to a denial-of-service vulnerability.

Local attackers with access to a guest operating system can exploit this issue to crash the guest operating system, effectively denying service to legitimate users.

Xen 2.6.23 is vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.

Exploit / POC

Xen 'xen_failsafe_callback()' Function Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently, we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Xen 'xen_failsafe_callback()' Function Local Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.

References

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