CVE-2016-7161 in QEMU

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the .receive callback of xlnx.xps-ethernetlite in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the QEMU host via a large ethlite packet.

Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

• Reservation: 09/08/2016
• Disclosure: 10/05/2016
• Moderation: VulDB entry created
• Entries: 1
• CPE: ready
• CWE: CWE-119 (Confirmed)
• CVSS: 9.8
• EPSS: 0.20198
• Activities: Very Low

Sources

• MITRE: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2016-7161
• NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-7161
• CVE Details: https://www.cvedetails.com/cve/CVE-2016-7161/