Vulnerability in Xen
CVE-2026-62431
The logic to handle periodic Viridian STIMERs performs a division with an unchecked user-controlled divisor value, that can be set to zero to cause a #DE fault.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.5 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Affected products
- Xen — versions consult Xen advisory XSA-504
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2026-62431?
- CVE-2026-62431 is a high-severity vulnerability in Xen, classified under Divide By Zero. CVSS score: 7.5/10. Published 2026-07-28.
- How severe is CVE-2026-62431?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.5 out of 10.