Is CVE-2016-3044 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-3044 has no public evidence of in-the-wild exploitation as of 2025-04-12.

What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 has a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM severity). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

How do I patch CVE-2016-3044?

Patch guidance is available from ibm security advisories. CVEDatabase generates AI-assisted remediation guidance on demand for CVE-2016-3044.

CVE-2016-3044 - remediation guidance & executive summary

Q: Which products are affected by CVE-2016-3044?

7 products: ibm powerkvm, ibm powerkvm, ibm powerkvm, ibm powerkvm, ibm powerkvm, and 2 more.

Description

The Linux kernel component in IBM PowerKVM 2.1 before 2.1.1.3-65.10 and 3.1 before 3.1.0.2 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (host OS infinite loop and hang) via unspecified vectors.

CVSS Metrics

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H
Attack Vector: local
Complexity: low
Privileges: low
User Action: none
Scope: changed
Confidentiality: none
Integrity: none
Availability: high
Weaknesses: CWE-20 · Improper Input Validation CWE-284

Metadata

Primary Vendor: IBM
Published: 12/1/2016
Last Modified: 4/12/2025
Source: NIST NVD
Note: Verify all details with official vendor sources before applying patches.

Affected Products

ibm : powerkvmibm : powerkvmibm : powerkvmibm : powerkvmibm : powerkvmibm : powerkvmibm : powerkvm

Remediation Guidance

Executive Summary

Cite this page

CVE-2016-3044. CVEDatabase.com. Retrieved 3 May 2026. https://cvedatabase.com/cve/CVE-2016-3044

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CVE-2016-3044 vulnerability