CVE-2017-15596

xen: add-to-physmap error paths fail to release lock on ARM

Published Oct 18, 2017 CVSS 3.0 · 6.0 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in Xen 4.4.x through 4.9.x allowing ARM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (prevent physical CPU usage) because of lock mishandling upon detection of an add-to-physmap error.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-7048 An issue was discovered in Xen 4.4.x through 4.9.x allowing ARM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (prevent physical CPU usage) because of lock mishandling upon detection of an add-to-physmap error.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 7:57 PM
Reserved
Oct 18, 2017, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 18, 2017, 8:29 AM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:07 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Aug 23, 2017, 12:00 AM