QID 710038

Date Published: 2021-08-31

QID 710038: Gentoo Linux Xen Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 202107-30)

Gentoo Linux is a Linux distribution

Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in Xen, the worst of which could result in privilege escalation.

Affected Package(s): app-emulation/xen-{VERSION}

Affected versions: Prior to


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This vulnerability can also be used to cause a limited denial of service in the form of interruptions in resource availability.

  • CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.8 severity.
  • CVSS V2 rated as High - 7.2 severity.
  • Solution
    The Vendor has released security update to fix the vulnerability. For more information please visit GLSA 202107-30 for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GLSA 202107-30 Gentoo URL Logo security.gentoo.org//glsa/202107-30