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Jun 09, 2026 - 16:00 vuln.today
DescriptionCVE.org
Alpine Linux: xen fixed in 4.21.1-r6
AnalysisAI
Xen hypervisor as packaged in Alpine Linux received a security fix tracked under Xen Security Advisory XSA-492 (CVE-2026-42490). The Alpine Linux vendor has confirmed the issue is resolved in package version 4.21.1-r6. …
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Access
Unknown - obtain full XSA-492 advisory
Exploit
Identify affected Xen component
Execution
Assess exploit prerequisites
Impact
Apply patch 4.21.1-r6
Access
Unknown - obtain full XSA-492 advisory
Exploit
Identify affected Xen component
Execution
Assess exploit prerequisites
Impact
Apply patch 4.21.1-r6
Vulnerability AssessmentAI
| Exploitation | Exploitation conditions cannot be determined from available data. … Additional conditions and limiting factors are described in the full assessment. |
| Risk Assessment | Risk cannot be quantitatively assessed from the available data. … Full risk analysis with EPSS, KEV, and SSVC signal comparison available after sign-in. |
| Exploit Scenario | An exploit scenario cannot be constructed from available data. The attack vector, required privileges, affected Xen component, and resulting impact class are all unknown. … |
| Remediation | Upgrade the xen package on Alpine Linux to version 4.21.1-r6 or later using the standard Alpine package manager command 'apk upgrade xen'. … Detailed patch versions, workarounds, and compensating controls in full report. |
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