CVE-2016-9384: Infoleak
First published: Wed Feb 22 2017(Updated: )
Xen 4.7 allows local guest OS users to obtain sensitive host information by loading a 32-bit ELF symbol table.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2016-9384?
CVE-2016-9384 has a moderate severity level, as it allows local guest OS users to access sensitive host information.
How does CVE-2016-9384 exploit work?
CVE-2016-9384 exploits a vulnerability in Xen 4.7 that allows malicious guest OS users to load a 32-bit ELF symbol table.
Which versions of Xen are affected by CVE-2016-9384?
CVE-2016-9384 affects Xen versions 4.7.0 and 4.7.1.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9384?
To fix CVE-2016-9384, users should upgrade to a patched version of Xen that addresses this vulnerability.
What type of information can be disclosed due to CVE-2016-9384?
CVE-2016-9384 can lead to the disclosure of sensitive host information to local guest OS users.
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