CVE-2016-9378
First published: Wed Feb 22 2017(Updated: )
Xen 4.5.x through 4.7.x on AMD systems without the NRip feature, when emulating instructions that generate software interrupts, allows local HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) by leveraging an incorrect choice for software interrupt delivery.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.5.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.5.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.5.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.5.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.5.5 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.6.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.6.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.6.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.6.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.7.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.7.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9378?
CVE-2016-9378 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to a denial of service by crashing the guest OS.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9378?
To mitigate CVE-2016-9378, upgrade Xen to a version above 4.7.x or apply any patches provided by the maintainers.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2016-9378?
CVE-2016-9378 affects Xen versions 4.5.x through 4.7.x on AMD systems without the NRip feature.
Can CVE-2016-9378 lead to guest OS crashes?
Yes, CVE-2016-9378 allows local HVM guest OS users to crash the guest OS by exploiting the vulnerability.
Is CVE-2016-9378 specific to AMD hardware?
Yes, CVE-2016-9378 specifically impacts AMD systems running Xen without the NRip feature.
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