CVE-2016-10214
CWE-399Published: March 20, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
Memory leak in the virgl_resource_attach_backing function in virglrenderer before 0.6.0 allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large number of VIRTIO_GPU_CMD_RESOURCE_ATTACH_BACKING commands.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-10214 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 6.5.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-10214 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts