AUGUST 4, 2026
Live Feed
Back to database
Case File

CVE-2016-2857

HIGH · CVSS 8.4 EPSS 0.56%

Source: NVD + CISA KEV + EPSS (historical backfill) · Published 2016-04-12 · Last synced 2026-08-04

CyberRota Analysis

This is a high severity vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.4. It may lead to a denial-of-service condition.

CVE
CVE-2016-2857
Severity
HIGH
CVSS
8.4
EPSS
0.56%

Original NVD Description

The net_checksum_calculate function in net/checksum.c in QEMU allows local guest OS users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read and crash) via the payload length in a crafted packet.