CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-3710

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The VGA module in QEMU improperly performs bounds checking on banked access to video memory, allowing local guest OS administrators to execute arbitrary code on the host by changing access modes after setting the bank register.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to unauthorized access to the host system, posing a significant security risk to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update QEMU to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor access to virtual systems.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS