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CVE-2012-5512

3.2 · LOW

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.

Published Dec 13, 2012citrixCWE-16EPSS 0.41%

Overview

CVE-2012-5512 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting citrix xenserver. It was published on December 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2 (LOW).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update xenserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00001.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00018.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-12/msg00019.htmlReflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2013-01/msg00011.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/51397Refsecunia.com/advisories/51486Refsecunia.com/advisories/51487Refsecunia.com/advisories/55082Refsecurity.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201309-24.xmlRefsupport.citrix.com/article/CTX135777

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5512?

CVE-2012-5512 is a low-severity vulnerability affecting citrix xenserver. It was published on December 13, 2012 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2 (LOW).

How severe is CVE-2012-5512?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.2, rated LOW. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2012-5512?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from citrix. Update xenserver to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2012-5512?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2012-5512 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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