Vulnerability Description
The VGA module in QEMU improperly performs bounds checking on banked access to video memory, which allows local guest OS administrators to execute arbitrary code on the host by changing access modes after setting the bank register, aka the "Dark Portal" issue.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Hp | Helion Openstack | 2.0.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.5.1 |
| Oracle | Vm Server | 3.2 |
| Oracle | Linux | 5 |
| Citrix | Xenserver | <= 7.0 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.2 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0724.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0725.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0997.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-0999.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1000.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1001.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1002.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1019.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1943.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://support.citrix.com/article/CTX212736Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3573Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/05/09/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinapr2016-2952096.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2016-3090545.hThird Party Advisory
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/ovmbulletinjul2016-3090546.htmThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-3710?
CVE-2016-3710 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). The VGA module in QEMU improperly performs bounds checking on banked access to video memory, which allows local guest OS administrators to execute arbitrary code on the host by changing access modes a...
How severe is CVE-2016-3710?
CVE-2016-3710 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-3710?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Debian Linux, Hp Helion Openstack, Canonical Ubuntu Linux, Qemu Qemu, Oracle Vm Server.