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CVE-2016-7155

hw/scsi/vmw_pvscsi.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administ...

Medium CVSS 4.4

Overview

hw/scsi/vmw_pvscsi.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access or infinite loop, and QEMU process crash) via a crafted page count for descriptor rings.

CWE: N/A Published: 2016-12-10T00:59:12.263
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 4.4 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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