CVE-2016-9911
First published: Wed Dec 07 2016(Updated: )
Quick Emulator (Qemu) built with the USB EHCI Emulation support is vulnerable to a memory leakage issue. It could occur while processing packet data in 'ehci_init_transfer'. A guest user/process could use this issue to leak host memory, resulting in DoS for a host.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | <=2.7.1 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =8.0 | |
| redhat openstack | =6.0 | |
| redhat openstack | =7.0 | |
| redhat openstack | =8 | |
| redhat openstack | =9 | |
| redhat openstack | =10 | |
| redhat openstack | =11 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Virtualization | =4.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | =7.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9911?
CVE-2016-9911 has been classified with a severity level that indicates it can lead to memory leakage causing denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9911?
To fix CVE-2016-9911, update QEMU to a version beyond 2.7.1 that includes the security patches.
Who is affected by CVE-2016-9911?
CVE-2016-9911 affects users running QEMU versions up to 2.7.1 with USB EHCI Emulation support enabled.
What impact does CVE-2016-9911 have?
CVE-2016-9911 can cause a denial of service by allowing a guest user to leak host memory.
Is CVE-2016-9911 a remote vulnerability?
Yes, CVE-2016-9911 can be exploited by guest users within a virtual environment.
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