CVE-2007-5498

missing sanity check in xen block backend driver

Published May 8, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The Xen hypervisor block backend driver for Linux kernel 2.6.18, when running on a 64-bit host with a 32-bit paravirtualized guest, allows local privileged users in the guest OS to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via a request that specifies a large number of blocks.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2007-5473 The Xen hypervisor block backend driver for Linux kernel 2.6.18, when running on a 64-bit host with a 32-bit paravirtualized guest, allows local privileged users in the guest OS to cause a denial of service (host OS crash) via a request that specifies a large number of blocks.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-679-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 3:31 PM
Reserved
Oct 17, 2007, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 8, 2008, 12:20 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:46 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
Apr 22, 2008, 12:00 AM