CVE-2016-9908: Infoleak
First published: Fri Dec 23 2016(Updated: )
Quick Emulator (Qemu) built with the Virtio GPU Device emulator support is vulnerable to an information leakage issue. It could occur while processing 'VIRTIO_GPU_CMD_GET_CAPSET' command. A guest user/process could use this flaw to leak contents of the host memory bytes.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | <=2.8.1.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9908?
CVE-2016-9908 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for information leakage.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9908?
To fix CVE-2016-9908, update QEMU to version 2.8.1.2 or later which contains the necessary patches.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-9908?
CVE-2016-9908 is an information leakage vulnerability affecting the Virtio GPU Device emulator in QEMU.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9908?
CVE-2016-9908 affects QEMU installations that utilize the Virtio GPU Device emulator up to version 2.8.1.1.
Can guest users exploit CVE-2016-9908?
Yes, guest users or processes can potentially exploit CVE-2016-9908 to leak sensitive information from the host memory.
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