SB2016112808 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel vfio pci driver

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SB2016112808 - Integer overflow in Linux kernel vfio pci driver

Published: November 28, 2016

Security Bulletin ID SB2016112808
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Local access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-9084)

The vulnerability allows a local user to execute arbitrary code.

The vulnerability exists due to integer overflow within the vfio_msi_enable() function in drivers/vfio/pci/vfio_pci_intrs.c, within the vfio_pci_ioctl() function in drivers/vfio/pci/vfio_pci.c. A local user can execute arbitrary code.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References