CVE-2012-5514

CVE-2012-5514 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

The guest_physmap_mark_populate_on_demand function in Xen 4.2 and earlier does not properly unlock the subject GFNs when checking if they are in use, which allows local guest HVM administrators to cause a denial of service (hang) via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-5514?
The guest_physmap_mark_populate_on_demand function in Xen 4.2 and earlier does not properly unlock the subject GFNs when checking if they are in use, which allows local guest HVM administrators to cause a denial of service (hang) via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2012-5514?
CVE-2012-5514 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-5514 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (33rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-5514?
CVE-2012-5514 primarily affects Xen. In total, 27 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5514?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-5514 published?
CVE-2012-5514 was published on 2012-12-13 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (27)

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