CVE-2016-10024

Name: CVE-2016-10024
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-01-26T15:59:00.19+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.43%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-10024 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen through 4.8.x allows local x86 PV guest OS kernel administrators to cause a denial of service (host hang or crash) by modifying the instruction stream asynchronously while performing certain kernel operations.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xen through 4.8.x allows local x86 PV guest OS kernel administrators to cause a denial of service (host hang or crash) by modifying the instruction stream asynchronously while performing certain kernel operations.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.43%

34.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xen	Xen	<= 4.8.0
Citrix	Xenserver	6.0.2
Citrix	Xenserver	6.2.0
Citrix	Xenserver	6.5
Citrix	Xenserver	7.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3847
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95021Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037517Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-202.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-56
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX219378Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3847
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95021Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037517Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-202.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-56
https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX219378Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 26, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10024?

How severe is CVE-2016-10024?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10024 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-10024?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-10024?

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Source: NVD / NIST