CVE-2010-4247

What it is

The do_block_io_op function in (1) drivers/xen/blkback/blkback.c and (2) drivers/xen/blktap/blktap.c in Xen before 3.4.0 for the Linux kernel 2.6.18, and possibly other versions, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via a large production request index to the blkback or blktap back-end drivers. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited from the same network segment with a login. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

0.7% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2011-01-11 03:00 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-16 23:24 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 0.7% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2011-01-11 03:00 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-16 23:24 UTC

Exploit probability

0.7% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-20 · Improper input validation

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Citrix Xen ≤ 3.3.2
• Citrix Xen 3.0.2
• Citrix Xen 3.0.3
• Citrix Xen 3.0.4
• Citrix Xen 3.1.3
• Citrix Xen 3.1.4
• Citrix Xen 3.2.0
• Citrix Xen 3.2.1

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 5.5

Attack vector

Adjacent network

Complexity

Low

Authentication

Single

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

Complete

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