CVE-2026-23556 Details
Description
When oxenstored is tearing a domain down, the node data is cleaned up but the usage counts are leaked. When the domain ID is eventually reused, the new domain can create fewer nodes before beeing deemed to be over quota.
A vulnerability exists in Xen's oxenstored component, specifically in all versions that include the XSA-419 fixes. When a domain is destroyed, the node data is removed, but the usage counts related to quotas are improperly retained. This leakage can lead to a situation where, upon reusing the domain ID, the new domain is allowed to create fewer nodes before hitting a quota limit. Over time, this can cause new domains to be unable to function at all. Additionally, a domain that intentionally exceeds its quota and then reboots can accelerate this issue.
To address this vulnerability, a live update of xenstore can be performed. Additionally, applying the appropriate patch is recommended. Patches for Xen 4.17.x and XAPI oxenstored are available.
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Assessed Jul 9, 2026CISA-ADP
Assessed Jul 9, 2026References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
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| URL | Source(s) | Tag(s) |
|---|---|---|
| http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2026/04/28/10 | CVE | AdvisoryMailing ListRemedy |
| http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-483.html | CVE | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
| https://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-483.html | [email protected] | AdvisoryRemedyVendor |
Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-281 | Improper Preservation of Permissions | [email protected] |
Affected Products
| Product | Versions |
|---|---|
| Xen | >= 4.17, < 4.18 |
CPE
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Change History
3 change records found show changes
| Date | Action | Recorded By |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CISA-ADP |
| Jul 9, 2026 | New CVE Received | [email protected] |
| Jul 9, 2026 | CVE Modified | CVE |
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