CVE-2016-9913: Medium severity qemu vulnerability
Memory leak in the v9fsdeviceunrealizecommon function in hw/9pfs/9p.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local privileged guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host memory consumption and possibly QEMU process crash) via vectors involving the order of resource cleanup.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-9913?
The severity of CVE-2016-9913 is considered moderate due to the potential for local denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9913?
To fix CVE-2016-9913, upgrade QEMU to version 2.8.0-rc2 or later, as the vulnerability has been addressed in subsequent releases.
Which versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2016-9913?
CVE-2016-9913 affects QEMU versions up to and including 2.7.1 and specific 2.8.0 release candidates.
What impact does CVE-2016-9913 have on system performance?
CVE-2016-9913 can cause significant memory consumption leading to a potential crash of the QEMU process.
Who can exploit CVE-2016-9913?
CVE-2016-9913 can be exploited by local privileged users within the guest operating system.