What is the severity of CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with a high severity impact on the host OS.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3044?

To address CVE-2016-3044, upgrade IBM PowerKVM to version 2.1.1.3 or 3.1.0.2 and later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 affects IBM PowerKVM versions 2.1, 3.1, and their specific sub-versions prior to the patched releases.

What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-3044?

Exploiting CVE-2016-3044 allows a guest OS user to create an infinite loop on the host OS, leading to a system hang.

How can I prevent CVE-2016-3044 from being exploited?

To prevent exploitation of CVE-2016-3044, apply the necessary software updates and monitor for unusual activity within the host system.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2016-3044

medium

6.5

CWE

20 284

1/12/2016

5/8/2024

CVE-2016-3044: Input Validation

First published: Thu Dec 01 2016(Updated: )

The Linux kernel component in IBM PowerKVM 2.1 before 2.1.1.3-65.10 and 3.1 before 3.1.0.2 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS infinite loop and hang) via unspecified vectors.

Credit: psirt@us.ibm.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
IBM PowerKVM	=2.1
IBM PowerKVM	=2.1.0.2
IBM PowerKVM	=2.1.1.0
IBM PowerKVM	=2.1.1.2
IBM PowerKVM	=2.1.1.3
IBM PowerKVM	=3.1
IBM PowerKVM	=3.1.0.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-3044?
CVE-2016-3044 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability with a high severity impact on the host OS.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3044?
To address CVE-2016-3044, upgrade IBM PowerKVM to version 2.1.1.3 or 3.1.0.2 and later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2016-3044?
CVE-2016-3044 affects IBM PowerKVM versions 2.1, 3.1, and their specific sub-versions prior to the patched releases.
What is the impact of exploiting CVE-2016-3044?
Exploiting CVE-2016-3044 allows a guest OS user to create an infinite loop on the host OS, leading to a system hang.
How can I prevent CVE-2016-3044 from being exploited?
To prevent exploitation of CVE-2016-3044, apply the necessary software updates and monitor for unusual activity within the host system.

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