XenSource Xen security bypass | CVE-2022-42336

NAME
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XenSource Xen security bypass

Platforms Affected:
XenSource Xen 4.17

Risk Level:
4.4

Exploitability:
Unproven

Consequences:
Bypass Security

DESCRIPTION
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XenSource Xen could allow a local authenticated attacker to bypass security restrictions, caused by the mishandling of guest SSBD selection on AMD hardware. By sending a specially-crafted request, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to mislead other guests into observing SSBD active when it is not.

CVSS 3.0 Information
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Privileges Required:
Low

User Interaction:
None

Scope:
Unchanged

Access Vector:
Local


 


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