How severe is CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2016-3044 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2016-3044?

CVE-2016-3044 primarily affects Ibm Powerkvm. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2016-3044?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2016-3044 published?

CVE-2016-3044 was published on 2016-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2016-3044

CVE-2016-3044 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Ibm Powerkvm with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
CVSS v2: 4.9
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (27th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Ibm Powerkvm
Published: 2016-12-01
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-3044?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2016-3044?: CVE-2016-3044 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires low privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2016-3044 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (27th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2016-3044?: CVE-2016-3044 primarily affects Ibm Powerkvm. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3044?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2016-3044 published?: CVE-2016-3044 was published on 2016-12-01 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:2.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:2.1.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:2.1.1.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:2.1.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:2.1.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:3.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:ibm:powerkvm:3.1.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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