CVE-2014-1666

xen: PHYSDEVOP_{prepare,release}_msix exposed to unprivileged guests

Published Jan 26, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 8.3 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The do_physdev_op function in Xen 4.1.5, 4.1.6.1, 4.2.2 through 4.2.3, and 4.3.x does not properly restrict access to the (1) PHYSDEVOP_prepare_msix and (2) PHYSDEVOP_release_msix operations, which allows local PV guests to cause a denial of service (host or guest malfunction) or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-1740 The do_physdev_op function in Xen 4.1.5, 4.1.6.1, 4.2.2 through 4.2.3, and 4.3.x does not properly restrict access to the (1) PHYSDEVOP_prepare_msix and (2) PHYSDEVOP_release_msix operations, which allows local PV guests to cause a denial of service (host or guest malfunction) or possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
History

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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:50 AM
Reserved
Jan 24, 2014, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jan 26, 2014, 4:58 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:05 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Jan 24, 2014, 12:00 AM