The xen_failsafe_callback function in Xen for the Linux kernel 2.6.23 and other versions, when running a 32-bit PVOPS guest, allows local users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) by triggering an iret fault, leading to use of an incorrect stack pointer and stack corruption.
2013-02-13T01:55:03.307
2025-04-11T00:51:21.963
Deferred
CVSSv2: 4.9 (MEDIUM)
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
3.9
6.9
Type | Vendor | Product | Version/Range | Vulnerable? |
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Operating System | linux | linux_kernel | ≤ 2.6.23 | Yes |