CVE-2016-9578
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 2.49%
Last modified
CVE-2016-9578 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. A vulnerability was discovered in SPICE before 0.13.90 in the server's protocol handling. An attacker able to connect to the SPICE server could send crafted messages which would cause the process to crash.. EPSS estimates a 2.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A vulnerability was discovered in SPICE before 0.13.90 in the server's protocol handling. An attacker able to connect to the SPICE server could send crafted messages which would cause the process to crash.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Spice Project | Spice | < 0.13.90 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0253.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96118Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0254Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0552Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9578Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3790Third Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0253.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0549.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96118Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0254Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0552Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2016-9578Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3790Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-9578?
A vulnerability was discovered in SPICE before 0.13.90 in the server's protocol handling. An attacker able to connect to the SPICE server could send crafted messages which would cause the process to crash.
How severe is CVE-2016-9578?
CVE-2016-9578 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-9578?
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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