CVE-2016-9105
First published: Fri Dec 09 2016(Updated: )
Memory leak in the v9fs_link function in hw/9pfs/9p.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via vectors involving a reference to the source fid object.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | <=2.7.1 | |
| openSUSE | =42.2 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=4c1586787ff43c9acd18a56c12d720e3e6be9f7c
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00140.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/28/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93965
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-10/msg02608.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-11
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9105?
CVE-2016-9105 has a high severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service through memory consumption.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9105?
To fix CVE-2016-9105, you should update QEMU to a version later than 2.7.1 that addresses the memory leak issue.
What are the affected versions for CVE-2016-9105?
CVE-2016-9105 affects QEMU versions up to and including 2.7.1 and specific versions of openSUSE and Debian.
Who is impacted by CVE-2016-9105?
Local guest OS administrators on systems running affected versions of QEMU can exploit CVE-2016-9105.
What is the impact of CVE-2016-9105?
The impact of CVE-2016-9105 is significant as it can lead to a denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.
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