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CVE-2008-1952
The backend for XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB)...
Vulnerability Description
The backend for XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) in Xen ioemu does not properly restrict the frame buffer size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by mapping an arbitrary amount of guest memory.
Impact Analysis
Refer to official advisory for detailed impact metrics.
Remediation
Ensure systems are updated to the latest vendor-supplied patch levels.
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Credits & Attribution
No credits recorded in the NVD database.
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32088
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/21/9
- http://xenbits.xensource.com/xen-unstable.hg?rev/9044705960cb30cec385bdca7305bcf7db096721
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11189
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1020957
- http://lists.xensource.com/archives/html/xen-devel/2008-05/msg00421.html
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43362
- https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0892.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/30646
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Vulnerable Versions:
Unknown
Timeline
Official Publish:
June 23rd, 2008
Last Modified:
August 7th, 2024
Added to House:
July 18th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.