Vulnerability Description
The virtio_gpu_set_scanout function in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) built with Virtio GPU Device emulator support allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and process crash) via a scanout id in a VIRTIO_GPU_CMD_SET_SCANOUT command larger than num_scanouts.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.qemu-project.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2fe760554eb3769d70f608a15
- http://git.qemu-project.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=acfc4846508a02cc4c83aa277
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/20/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/22/15Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94978Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037526Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://git.qemu-project.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=2fe760554eb3769d70f608a15
- http://git.qemu-project.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=acfc4846508a02cc4c83aa277
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/20/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/22/15Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94978Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037526Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10029?
CVE-2016-10029 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The virtio_gpu_set_scanout function in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) built with Virtio GPU Device emulator support allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and process ...
How severe is CVE-2016-10029?
CVE-2016-10029 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-10029?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu.