MEDIUM
CVE-2016-10028
CWE-125Published: February 27, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The virgl_cmd_get_capset function in hw/display/virtio-gpu-3d.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) built with Virtio GPU Device emulator support allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and process crash) via a VIRTIO_GPU_CMD_GET_CAPSET command with a maximum capabilities size with a value of 0.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-10028 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
qemu1 product(s)
qemu
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/20/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/22/14Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94981Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037525Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-12/msg01903.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-49Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/20/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/22/14Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94981Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037525Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-12/msg01903.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-49Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-10028
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-125
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedFeb 27, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-125)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-10028 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.