Vulnerability Description
Xen through 4.8.x allows local 64-bit x86 HVM guest OS users to gain privileges by leveraging mishandling of SYSCALL singlestep during emulation.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | <= 4.8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3847
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94963Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037491Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-204.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3847
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94963Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037491Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-204.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10013?
CVE-2016-10013 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Xen through 4.8.x allows local 64-bit x86 HVM guest OS users to gain privileges by leveraging mishandling of SYSCALL singlestep during emulation.
How severe is CVE-2016-10013?
CVE-2016-10013 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10013?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.