CVE-2008-1952

qemu/xen/kvm: ioemu: Fix PVFB backend to limit frame buffer size

Published Jun 23, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The backend for XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) in Xen ioemu does not properly restrict the frame buffer size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by mapping an arbitrary amount of guest memory.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-1950 The backend for XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) in Xen ioemu does not properly restrict the frame buffer size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by mapping an arbitrary amount of guest memory.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:40 AM
Reserved
Apr 24, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jun 23, 2008, 7:41 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:52 PM
Severity
Important
Public date
May 15, 2008, 12:00 AM