+++ This bug was initially created as a clone of Bug #1339267 +++
Description of problem:
There is a regression in the recent qemu-kvm package which prevents Windows 7 guest OS from being installed.
Version-Release number of selected component (if applicable):
qemu-kvm-2.4.1-9.fc23
How reproducible:
100%
Steps to Reproduce:
1. Boot into Windows 7 x86 or x64 installer
Actual results:
Installer is stuck on the "Starting Windows" screen with the animation still going.
Expected results:
Installer makes progress.
Additional info:
blamed on CVE-2016-3710: incorrect bounds checking in vga (bz #1334345)