CVE-2016-10163: Memory leak in the vrend_renderer_context_create_internal function in vrend_decode.c in virglrenderer befor...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10163 is a denial-of-service issue in virglrenderer before 0.6.0. A user inside a guest operating system could repeatedly create decode contexts and cause host memory consumption. The business risk is host instability for virtualization platforms using vulnerable virglrenderer, not data theft or remote takeover based on the provided sources. Exposure is likely limited to hosts running virglrenderer before 0.6.0, typically where virtual machines use virgl-based 3D graphics. Systems not using virglrenderer, not exposing virgl graphics to guests, or already updated to 0.6.0 or a backported vendor fix are less likely affected. Prioritize remediation on shared virtualization hosts or environments running untrusted guests with virgl graphics enabled. This is a stability and availability issue, not a confirmed breach vector. Patch during normal maintenance unless affected hosts support critical multi-tenant workloads. Mitigation focus: Upgrade virglrenderer to 0.6.0 or a vendor-backported fixed package.; Apply relevant distribution security advisories, including Gentoo GLSA-201707-06 where applicable.; Review whether untrusted guests require virgl-based 3D graphics exposure..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:02 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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