Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4962
The libxl device-handling in Xen 4.6.x and earlier allows local OS guest administrators to cause a denial of service (resource consumption or management facility confusion) or gain host OS privileges by manipulating information in guest controlled areas of xenstore.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4962
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:vm_server:3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:oracle:vm_server:3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.3.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.0:rc1:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.3.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.3.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.5.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.3.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.4.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.5.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.5.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4962
0.27%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 68 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4962
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.1
|
10.0
|
NIST | |
|
6.7
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
0.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4962
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4962
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036023
Xen Input Validation Flaw in libxl Lets Local Guest Users Deny Service and Gain Elevated Privileges on the Host System - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-175.html
XSA-175 - Xen Security AdvisoriesVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91006
Xen CVE-2016-4962 Privilege Escalation Vulnerability
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http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3633
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3633-1 xen
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http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
Oracle VM Server for x86 Bulletin - July 2016Vendor Advisory
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