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Xen Hypervisor CVE-2026-42486 XSA-489

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May 27, 2026 - 23:01 vuln.today

DescriptionCVE.org

Alpine Linux: xen fixed in 0

AnalysisAI

XSA-489 affects the Xen hypervisor as packaged in Alpine Linux, with a fix noted in Alpine's security tracking. The underlying vulnerability class, attack vector, and precise impact are not derivable from the available data, which lacks CVSS scoring, CWE classification, and a detailed description. …

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Hypothetical attack flow derived from CVE metadata

Access
Obtain guest VM access
Exploit
Trigger XSA-489 vulnerability in Xen
Impact
Achieve impact on host or co-tenant VMs

Vulnerability AssessmentAI

Exploitation Exploitation conditions cannot be determined from the available data - no CVSS vector, CWE, or descriptive text specifying required configuration, privilege level, or attack surface was provided. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment.
Risk Assessment Risk assessment is severely limited by missing data. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in.
Exploit Scenario Without CVSS vector, CWE, or advisory detail, no grounded exploit scenario can be constructed. Generically, Xen security advisories frequently involve a malicious guest VM triggering a vulnerability in the hypervisor to escape isolation, escalate privileges on the host, or cause a denial of service affecting co-resident VMs. …
Remediation Upgrade the 'xen' package in Alpine Linux to the version identified as fixed in the official Alpine Linux security database at secdb.alpinelinux.org, cross-referenced with the Xen Project XSA-489 advisory available at xenbits.xen.org/xsa/. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report.

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