Description
The Ocaml xenstored implementation (oxenstored) in Xen 4.1.x, 4.2.x, and 4.3.x allows local guest domains to cause a denial of service (domain shutdown) via a large message reply.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | xen | 4.7.0_12-1.3 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10196-1 |
Advisories 1
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10196-1 xen-4.7.0_12-1.3 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · May 7, 2025
References
- GLSA-201407-03 vendor-advisory
- 1029264 vdb-entry
- 99072 vdb-entry
- [oss-security] 20131029 Xen Security Advisory 72 (CVE-2013-4416) - ocaml xenstored mishandles oversized message replies mailing-list
- 63404 vdb-entry
- openSUSE-SU-2013:1636 vendor-advisory
- openSUSE-SU-2013:1876 vendor-advisory