high
7.1
CWE
284
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2016-2150

First published: Tue Mar 01 2016(Updated: )

It was found that one malicious guest inside a virtual machine can take control of the corresponding Qemu process in the host using crafted primary surface parameters. This issue is similar to <a href="https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2015-5261">CVE-2015-5261</a>, but it's using different path in the code.

Credit: secalert@redhat.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux HPC Node=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=7.2
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Microsoft Windows
SUSE Linux=42.1
SUSE Linux=13.2
Debian=8.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server=6.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation=6.0
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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-2150?

    The severity of CVE-2016-2150 is classified as high due to the potential for a malicious guest to control the host Qemu process.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-2150?

    To fix CVE-2016-2150, it is recommended to apply the latest patches provided by your operating system vendor.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2016-2150?

    CVE-2016-2150 affects several versions of Red Hat Enterprise Linux and OpenSUSE, particularly those around versions 6.0, 7.0, and specific Debian releases.

  • Can CVE-2016-2150 be exploited remotely?

    CVE-2016-2150 requires an attacker to have access to a virtual machine, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely without guest access.

  • What is the impact of CVE-2016-2150 on virtualization security?

    The impact of CVE-2016-2150 on virtualization security is significant as it allows guest OS users to gain control over the host system, potentially leading to a complete compromise.

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