CVE-2016-3960
UnknownEPSS 0.46%
Last modified
CVE-2016-3960 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the x86 shadow pagetable code in Xen allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host crash) or possibly gain privileges by shadowing a superpage mapping.. EPSS estimates a 0.46% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow in the x86 shadow pagetable code in Xen allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host crash) or possibly gain privileges by shadowing a superpage mapping.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | All versions |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 22 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 23 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 24 |
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.2 |
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.3 |
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.4 |
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183275.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/183350.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184209.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-173.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-April/183275.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/183350.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2016-May/184209.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-173.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-3960?
Integer overflow in the x86 shadow pagetable code in Xen allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host crash) or possibly gain privileges by shadowing a superpage mapping.
How severe is CVE-2016-3960?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-3960 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.46% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3960?
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.
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