Improper Input Validation Affecting xen package, versions *


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.05% (20th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1604-XEN-1193457
  • published16 Sept 2020
  • disclosed14 Nov 2019

Introduced: 14 Nov 2019

CVE-2018-12207  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

There is no fixed version for Ubuntu:16.04 xen.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream xen package and not the xen package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:16.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

Improper invalidation for page table updates by a virtual guest operating system for multiple Intel(R) Processors may allow an authenticated user to potentially enable denial of service of the host system via local access.

CVSS Scores

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