Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Jun 23, 2008· Updated Apr 23, 2026
CVE-2008-1952
CVE-2008-1952
Description
The backend for XenSource Xen Para Virtualized Frame Buffer (PVFB) in Xen ioemu does not properly restrict the frame buffer size, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) by mapping an arbitrary amount of guest memory.
Affected products
1- cpe:2.3:a:xensource:xen_para_virtualized_frame_buffer:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
Vulnerability mechanics
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References
9- www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2008/05/21/9nvdPatch
- xenbits.xensource.com/xen-unstable.hgnvdPatch
- secunia.com/advisories/32088nvdVendor Advisory
- lists.xensource.com/archives/html/xen-devel/2008-05/msg00421.htmlnvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/30646nvd
- www.securitytracker.com/idnvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/43362nvd
- oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11189nvd
- rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0892.htmlnvd
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