CVE-2016-7161
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 6.06%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7161 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in the .receive callback of xlnx.xps-ethernetlite in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the QEMU host via a large ethlite packet.. EPSS estimates a 6.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the .receive callback of xlnx.xps-ethernetlite in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the QEMU host via a large ethlite packet.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.6.2 | — |
| Qemu | Qemu | 2.7.0 | Rc0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00140.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93141Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-08/msg01598.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-08/msg01877.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-11Third Party Advisory
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-12/msg00140.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/6Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/09/23/8Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93141Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-08/msg01598.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-08/msg01877.htmlMailing List, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-11Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7161?
Heap-based buffer overflow in the .receive callback of xlnx.xps-ethernetlite in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the QEMU host via a large ethlite packet.
How severe is CVE-2016-7161?
CVE-2016-7161 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 6.06% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7161?
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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