Xenserver
CVE-2012-5512
LOW
Severity by source
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:P
Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.
CVSS VectorNVD
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:P
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1DescriptionCVE.org
Array index error in the HVMOP_set_mem_access handler in Xen 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
AnalysisAI
Array index error in the HVMOP_set_mem_access handler in Xen 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Rated low severity (CVSS 3.2), this vulnerability is low attack complexity.
Technical ContextAI
This vulnerability is classified under CWE-16. Array index error in the HVMOP_set_mem_access handler in Xen 4.1 allows local HVM guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (crash) or obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors. Affected products include: Citrix Xenserver.
RemediationAI
A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Apply vendor patches when available. Implement network segmentation and monitoring as interim mitigations.
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Same weakness CWE-16 – Configuration
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