CVE-2016-7161 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU's Ethernet Lite device allows attackers to execute arbitrary code on the host system via crafted packets.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2016-7161?
CVE-2016-7161 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 5 Oct 2016. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7161?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Qemu Qemu.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7161?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7161 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7161 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2016-7161, GHSA-9mvr-f38r-9r65, UBUNTU-CVE-2016-7161.