CVE-2016-5338
First published: Tue Jun 14 2016(Updated: )
The (1) esp_reg_read and (2) esp_reg_write functions in hw/scsi/esp.c in QEMU allow local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (QEMU process crash) or execute arbitrary code on the QEMU host via vectors related to the information transfer buffer.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | <=2.6.2 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=ff589551c8e8e9e95e211b9d8daafb4ed39f1aec
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/07/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/08/14
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91079
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3047-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3047-2
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-06/msg01507.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201609-01
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-5338?
CVE-2016-5338 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service and execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2016-5338?
To fix CVE-2016-5338, update your QEMU version to 2.6.3 or later.
Which QEMU versions are affected by CVE-2016-5338?
CVE-2016-5338 affects QEMU versions up to and including 2.6.2.
What systems are impacted by CVE-2016-5338?
CVE-2016-5338 impacts systems running vulnerable versions of QEMU, including certain versions of Ubuntu and Debian.
Can CVE-2016-5338 lead to arbitrary code execution?
Yes, CVE-2016-5338 can allow local guest OS administrators to execute arbitrary code on the QEMU host.
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