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CVE-2016-4964

The mptsas_fetch_requests function in hw/scsi/mptsas.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulat...

Medium CVSS 6.0

Overview

The mptsas_fetch_requests function in hw/scsi/mptsas.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (infinite loop, and CPU consumption or QEMU process crash) via vectors involving s->state.

CWE: N/A Published: 2016-12-10T00:59:00.197
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 6.0 (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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