CVE-2016-10028: Medium severity Qemu Qemu vulnerability

Published Feb 27, 2017
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Updated

The virglcmdgetcapset function in hw/display/virtio-gpu-3d.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) built with Virtio GPU Device emulator support allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and process crash) via a VIRTIOGPUCMDGETCAPSET command with a maximum capabilities size with a value of 0.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Qemu Qemu<=2.8.1.1

Event History

Feb 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:59 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-10028?

CVE-2016-10028 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-10028?

To fix CVE-2016-10028, you should upgrade QEMU to the latest version that is not affected, preferably beyond version 2.8.1.1.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-10028?

CVE-2016-10028 affects QEMU versions up to and including 2.8.1.1 that have Virtio GPU Device emulator support enabled.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-10028?

CVE-2016-10028 is a denial of service vulnerability that can be exploited by local guest OS users.

5

What command is associated with the exploitation of CVE-2016-10028?

The exploitation of CVE-2016-10028 is associated with the VIRTIO_GPU_CMD_GET_CAPSET command.

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