CVE-2017-12134

xen: linux: Fix Xen block IO merge-ability calculation (XSA-229)

Published Aug 24, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The xen_biovec_phys_mergeable function in drivers/xen/biomerge.c in Xen might allow local OS guest users to corrupt block device data streams and consequently obtain sensitive memory information, cause a denial of service, or gain host OS privileges by leveraging incorrect block IO merge-ability calculation.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1099-1 linux security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3981-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-3718 The xen_biovec_phys_mergeable function in drivers/xen/biomerge.c in Xen might allow local OS guest users to corrupt block device data streams and consequently obtain sensitive memory information, cause a denial of service, or gain host OS privileges by leveraging incorrect block IO merge-ability calculation.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3444-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3444-2 Linux kernel (Xenial HWE) vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3655-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3655-2 Linux kernel (Trusty HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 6:28 PM
Reserved
Aug 1, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 24, 2017, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 15, 2017, 12:00 AM