CVE-2016-9103
MEDIUMCVSS 6/10EPSS 0.39%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9103 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6/10 on the CVSS scale. The v9fs_xattrcreate function in hw/9pfs/9p.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to obtain sensitive host heap memory information by reading xattribute values before writing to them.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The v9fs_xattrcreate function in hw/9pfs/9p.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to obtain sensitive host heap memory information by reading xattribute values before writing to them.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.7.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/28/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-10/msg01790.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-11Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/28/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/10/30/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-10/msg01790.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201611-11Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9103?
The v9fs_xattrcreate function in hw/9pfs/9p.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to obtain sensitive host heap memory information by reading xattribute values before writing to them.
How severe is CVE-2016-9103?
CVE-2016-9103 has a CVSS score of 6/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9103?
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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