CVE-2014-1892

CVE-2014-1892 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Xen with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Description

Xen 3.3 through 4.1, when XSM is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service via vectors related to a "large memory allocation," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1891, CVE-2014-1893, and CVE-2014-1894.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-1892?
Xen 3.3 through 4.1, when XSM is enabled, allows local users to cause a denial of service via vectors related to a "large memory allocation," a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1891, CVE-2014-1893, and CVE-2014-1894.
How severe is CVE-2014-1892?
CVE-2014-1892 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 5.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-1892 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (42nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-1892?
CVE-2014-1892 primarily affects Xen. In total, 20 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-1892?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-1892 published?
CVE-2014-1892 was published on 2014-04-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (20)

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