CVE-2016-3710

Vendordebian, canonical, redhat, qemu, citrixProductdebian linux, ubuntu linux, enterprise linux server, enterprise linux server aus, enterprise linux server tus, enterprise linux desktop, enterprise linux workstation, qemu, virtualization, enterprise linux server eus, openstack, xenserver, linux, vm server, helion openstackDiscoveredMay 11, 2016UpdatedMay 6, 2026

The VGA module in QEMU improperly performs bounds checking on banked access to video memory, which allows local guest OS administrators to execute arbitrary code on the host by changing access modes after setting the bank register, aka the "Dark Portal" issue.

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CVSS v3.1

8.8 HIGH

EPSS

0.92%

probability of exploitation in 30 days

CISA KEV

Not listed

no confirmed exploitation reported

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CVSS v3.1 Detail

Attack VectorLOCAL

Attack ComplexityLOW

Privileges RequiredLOW

User InteractionNONE

ScopeCHANGED

ConfidentialityHIGH

IntegrityHIGH

AvailabilityHIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

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