CVE-2016-9818

Name: CVE-2016-9818
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-02-27T22:59:00.65+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.47%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2016-9818 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Xen through 4.7.x allows local ARM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via vectors involving an asynchronous abort while at HYP.. EPSS estimates a 0.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Xen through 4.7.x allows local ARM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via vectors involving an asynchronous abort while at HYP.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.47%

37.1th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-284

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xen	Xen	4.7.0
Xen	Xen	4.7.1

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/29/3Mailing List, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94581Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037358
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-201.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/xsa201-4.patchPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-56
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/11/29/3Mailing List, Mitigation, Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/05/7Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94581Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037358
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-201.htmlMitigation, Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/xsa201-4.patchPatch, Vendor Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-56

Timeline

Published: Feb 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-9818?

Xen through 4.7.x allows local ARM guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host crash) via vectors involving an asynchronous abort while at HYP.

How severe is CVE-2016-9818?

Severity scoring for CVE-2016-9818 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2016-9818?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2016-9818?

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Source: NVD / NIST