CVE-2016-3960: Integer Overflow
First published: Tue Apr 19 2016(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the x86 shadow pagetable code in Xen allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host crash) or possibly gain privileges by shadowing a superpage mapping.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen XAPI | ||
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedora | =23 | |
| Fedora | =24 | |
| Oracle VM Server | =3.2 | |
| Oracle VM Server | =3.3 | |
| Oracle VM Server | =3.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183275.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/183350.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184209.html
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX209443
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3554
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/86318
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1035587
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-173.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3960?
CVE-2016-3960 has a medium severity level due to the potential for denial of service and privilege escalation.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3960?
To fix CVE-2016-3960, update to the latest version of affected software as provided by the vendor.
Which software is affected by CVE-2016-3960?
CVE-2016-3960 affects Xen, Fedora versions 22, 23, 24, and Oracle VM Server versions 3.2, 3.3, and 3.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-3960?
CVE-2016-3960 is an integer overflow vulnerability that can lead to host crashes or privilege escalation.
Can CVE-2016-3960 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-3960 primarily requires local access to the guest OS for exploitation.
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