MEDIUM
CVE-2016-5337
NVD-CWE-noinfoPublished: June 14, 2016· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The megasas_ctrl_get_info function in hw/scsi/megasas.c in QEMU allows local guest OS administrators to obtain sensitive host memory information via vectors related to reading device control information.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2016-5337 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 complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), 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
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (18)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/08/13Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/08/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91097Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3047-1Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3047-2Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/11/msg00038.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2016-06/msg01969.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201609-01Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/08/13Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/06/08/3Mailing List · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/91097Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3047-1Third Party Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-3047-2Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2016-5337
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessNVD-CWE-noinfo
CISA KEVNo
Affected3 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 14, 2016
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-noinfo)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2016-5337 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.