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CVE-2014-1666


The do_physdev_op function in Xen 4.1.5, 4.1.6.1, 4.2.2 through 4.2.3, and 4.3.x does not properly restrict access to the (1) PHYSDEVOP_prepare_msix and (2) PHYSDEVOP_release_msix operations, which allows local PV guests to cause a denial of service (host or guest malfunction) or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.


Published

2014-01-26T16:58:11.650

Last Modified

2025-04-11T00:51:21.963

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv2: 8.3 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:A/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

  • Access Vector: ADJACENT_NETWORK
  • Access Complexity: LOW
  • Authentication: NONE
  • Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
  • Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
  • Availability Impact: COMPLETE
Exploitability Score

6.5

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses
  • Type: Primary
    CWE-264

Affected Vendors & Products
Type Vendor Product Version/Range Vulnerable?
Operating System xen xen 4.1.5 Yes
Operating System xen xen 4.1.6.1 Yes
Operating System xen xen 4.2.2 Yes
Operating System xen xen 4.2.3 Yes
Operating System xen xen 4.3.0 Yes
Operating System xen xen 4.3.1 Yes

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