CVE-2011-1936

kernel: xen: vmx: insecure cpuid vmexit

Published Jan 7, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
Xen, when using x86 Intel processors and the VMX virtualization extension is enabled, does not properly handle cpuid instruction emulation when exiting the VM, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via unspecified vectors.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2011-1934 Xen, when using x86 Intel processors and the VMX virtualization extension is enabled, does not properly handle cpuid instruction emulation when exiting the VM, which allows local guest users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via unspecified vectors.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 10:46 PM
Reserved
May 9, 2011, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 7, 2014, 7:55 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:30 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 7, 2011, 12:00 AM