CVE-2016-10163
UnknownEPSS 0.41%
Last modified
CVE-2016-10163 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the vrend_renderer_context_create_internal function in vrend_decode.c in virglrenderer before 0.6.0 allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host memory consumption) by repeatedly creating a decode context.. EPSS estimates a 0.41% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Memory leak in the vrend_renderer_context_create_internal function in vrend_decode.c in virglrenderer before 0.6.0 allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host memory consumption) by repeatedly creating a decode context.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Virglrenderer Project | Virglrenderer | <= 0.5.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/24/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/25/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=747a293ff6055203e529f083896b823e22523fe7Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/virglrenderer-devel/2017-February/000145.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/24/2Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/25/4Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95784Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://cgit.freedesktop.org/virglrenderer/commit/?id=747a293ff6055203e529f083896b823e22523fe7Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/virglrenderer-devel/2017-February/000145.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-10163?
Memory leak in the vrend_renderer_context_create_internal function in vrend_decode.c in virglrenderer before 0.6.0 allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host memory consumption) by repeatedly creating a decode context.
How severe is CVE-2016-10163?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10163 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.41% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10163?
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-2016-10163?
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