What is CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10, classified as a Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20). CVE-2016-3044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

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

CVE-2016-3044 has a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity. The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-3044?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2016-3044. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.

Is CVE-2016-3044 actively exploited?

CVE-2016-3044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

CVE-2016-3044

Medium

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.

Package Linux Kernel

Published 2016-12-01

Last modified 2026-05-06

CVSS version 3.0

Patch available

Awaiting data

CVSS 3.0 score

6.5

out of 10

Medium

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

Low

User Interaction

None

Scope

Changed

Confidentiality

Low

Integrity

None

Availability

High

Vector string

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H

Weakness type

CWE-20

CVE-2016-3044 is a Improper Input Validation vulnerability

What is Improper Input Validation?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. Learn more on MITRE CWE

References

The following references provide additional information about CVE-2016-3044 including vendor advisories, patch commits, exploit details, and third-party analysis. Links are sourced from the NIST NVD database.

Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-1033.html
Red Hat
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2016-2574.html
Www-01
http://www-01.ibm.com/support/docview.wss?uid=isg3T1023969

Vendor Advisory
Securityfocus
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92123

Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

Details

CVE ID CVE-2016-3044

Severity Medium

CVSS score 6.5 / 10

CVSS version 3.0

Published 2016-12-01

Modified 2026-05-06

KEV No

Patch Awaiting data

Package linux

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 is a Medium severity Linux kernel vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10 , classified as an Improper Input Validation flaw (CWE-20) . CVE-2016-3044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited and is not listed in the CISA KEV catalog.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 has a CVSS score of 6.5 out of 10, rated Medium severity (CVSS 3.0). The vector string is CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-3044?

No patch is currently available for CVE-2016-3044. Monitor the NIST NVD and your Linux distribution's security advisories for updates.
Is CVE-2016-3044 actively exploited?

No — CVE-2016-3044 has not been confirmed as actively exploited. It is not listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) catalog.
What is Improper Input Validation (CWE-20)?

The product receives input but does not validate it correctly, allowing attackers to craft inputs that cause unexpected behavior. View CWE-20 on MITRE CWE →