CVE-2016-7161: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 05 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the .receive callback of xlnx.xps-ethernetlite in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the QEMU host via a large ethlite packet.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU | <=2.6.2 | |
| QEMU | =2.7.0-rc0 | |
| QEMU | =2.7.0-rc1 | |
| QEMU | =2.7.0-rc2 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=a0d1cbdacff5df4ded16b753b38fdd9da6092968
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00140.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/8
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93141
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-08/msg01598.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-08/msg01877.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-11
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=a0d1cbdacff5df4ded16b753b38fdd9da6092968
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7161?
CVE-2016-7161 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution on the QEMU host.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7161?
To fix CVE-2016-7161, upgrade your QEMU version to 2.7.0 or later, as this version addresses the heap-based buffer overflow.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2016-7161?
CVE-2016-7161 affects QEMU versions up to and including 2.6.2 and specific release candidate versions 2.7.0-rc0, 2.7.0-rc1, and 2.7.0-rc2.
What kind of attack can exploit CVE-2016-7161?
CVE-2016-7161 can be exploited by sending a large ethlite packet, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow that allows arbitrary code execution.
Is CVE-2016-7161 specific to any operating system?
CVE-2016-7161 is not exclusive to any operating system but has been noted in QEMU installations on Debian GNU/Linux 8.0.
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