CVE-2016-3044

6.5 MEDIUM

Published: December 01, 2016 Modified: May 06, 2026

Description

The Linux kernel component in IBM PowerKVM 2.1 before 2.1.1.3-65.10 and 3.1 before 3.1.0.2 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS infinite loop and hang) via unspecified vectors.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0

Vector String

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1033.html

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1023969

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92123

Source: psirt@us.ibm.com

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1033.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1023969

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92123

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score

6.5 / 10.0

EPSS (Exploit Probability)

0.1%

23th percentile

Exploitation Status

Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20 CWE-284

Affected Vendors

ibm

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