CVE-2016-9381: Race Condition
Published Jan 23, 2017
·Updated
Race condition in QEMU in Xen allows local x86 HVM guest OS administrators to gain privileges by changing certain data on shared rings, aka a "double fetch" vulnerability.
Affected Software
6 affected components
Qemu Qemu<=2.7.1
Qemu Qemu=2.8.0-rc0
Citrix XenServer=6.0.2
Citrix XenServer=6.2.0
Citrix XenServer=6.5
Citrix XenServer=7.0
Event History
Jan 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:59 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9381?
CVE-2016-9381 has a high severity rating due to its potential for privilege escalation in vulnerable systems.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-9381?
To address CVE-2016-9381, upgrade QEMU or XenServer to the latest version that includes the applicable security patches.
3
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9381?
CVE-2016-9381 affects local x86 HVM guest OS administrators on systems running the specified vulnerable versions of QEMU and XenServer.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9381?
CVE-2016-9381 is identified as a race condition vulnerability, which can lead to a double fetch issue.
5
What are the potential consequences of CVE-2016-9381?
Exploitation of CVE-2016-9381 may allow an attacker to gain elevated privileges on affected systems.