CVE-2016-7092

xen: x86: Disallow L3 recursive pagetable for 32-bit PV guests

Published Sep 21, 2016 CVSS 3.0 · 8.2 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The get_page_from_l3e function in arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local 32-bit PV guest OS administrators to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to L3 recursive pagetables.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-614-1 xen security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3663-1 xen security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-7972 The get_page_from_l3e function in arch/x86/mm.c in Xen allows local 32-bit PV guest OS administrators to gain host OS privileges via vectors related to L3 recursive pagetables.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 1:50 AM
Reserved
Aug 25, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 21, 2016, 2:25 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:52 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Sep 8, 2016, 12:00 AM