Vulnerability Description
Xen through 4.8.x allows local x86 PV guest OS kernel administrators to cause a denial of service (host hang or crash) by modifying the instruction stream asynchronously while performing certain kernel operations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | <= 4.8.0 |
| Citrix | Xenserver | 6.0.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3847
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95021Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037517Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-202.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-56
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX219378PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3847
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95021Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037517Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-202.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201612-56
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX219378PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10024?
CVE-2016-10024 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.0 (MEDIUM). Xen through 4.8.x allows local x86 PV guest OS kernel administrators to cause a denial of service (host hang or crash) by modifying the instruction stream asynchronously while performing certain kerne...
How severe is CVE-2016-10024?
CVE-2016-10024 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10024?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen, Citrix Xenserver.