CVE-2018-14678

xen: Uninitialized state in x86 PV failsafe callback path (XSA-274)

Published Jul 28, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.17.11, as used in Xen through 4.11.x. The xen_failsafe_callback entry point in arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S does not properly maintain RBX, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory usage and system crash). Within Xen, 64-bit x86 PV Linux guest OS users can trigger a guest OS crash or possibly gain privileges.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1531-1 linux-4.9 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4308-1 linux security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-6572 An issue was discovered in the Linux kernel through 4.17.11, as used in Xen through 4.11.x. The xen_failsafe_callback entry point in arch/x86/entry/entry_64.S does not properly maintain RBX, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory usage and system crash). Within Xen, 64-bit x86 PV Linux guest OS users can trigger a guest OS crash or possibly gain privileges.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3931-1 Linux kernel vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3931-2 Linux kernel (HWE) vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 5, 2024, 9:38 AM
Reserved
Jul 28, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Jul 28, 2018, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:41 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Jul 25, 2018, 12:00 AM