CVE-2016-9378

Name: CVE-2016-9378
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-22T16:59:00.27+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9378 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen 4.5.x through 4.7.x on AMD systems without the NRip feature, when emulating instructions that generate software interrupts, allows local HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) by leveraging an incorrect choice for software interrupt delivery.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xen 4.5.x through 4.7.x on AMD systems without the NRip feature, when emulating instructions that generate software interrupts, allows local HVM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) by leveraging an incorrect choice for software interrupt delivery.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xen	Xen	4.5.0
Xen	Xen	4.5.1
Xen	Xen	4.5.2
Xen	Xen	4.5.3
Xen	Xen	4.5.5
Xen	Xen	4.6.0
Xen	Xen	4.6.1
Xen	Xen	4.6.3
Xen	Xen	4.6.4
Xen	Xen	4.7.0
Xen	Xen	4.7.1

References

Timeline

Published: Feb 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9378?

How severe is CVE-2016-9378?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9378 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9378?

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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Source: NVD / NIST