Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-8905
Xen through 4.6.x on 64-bit platforms mishandles a failsafe callback, which might allow PV guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS, aka XSA-215.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2017-8905
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:xen:xen:4.6.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-8905
0.07%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 31 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-8905
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.8
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.1
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
8.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H |
2.0
|
6.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-8905
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The product performs a calculation that generates incorrect or unintended results that are later used in security-critical decisions or resource management.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-8905
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98436
Xen CVE-2017-8905 Arbitrary Code Execution Vulnerability
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https://blog.xenproject.org/2017/05/02/updates-on-xsa-213-xsa-214-and-xsa-215/
Updates on XSA-213, XSA-214 and XSA-215 - Xen ProjectVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038388
Xen Failsafe Callback Validation Flaw Lets Local Users on a Guest System Gain Elevated Privileges on the Host System - SecurityTracker
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201705-11
Xen: Multiple vulnerabilities (GLSA 201705-11) — Gentoo security
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https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-215.html
XSA-215 - Xen Security AdvisoriesMitigation;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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