#VU98717 Use-after-free in QEMU - CVE-2024-6519
Published: October 16, 2024
Vulnerability identifier: #VU98717
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2024-6519
CWE-ID: CWE-416
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
QEMU
QEMU
Software vendor:
QEMU
QEMU
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to a use-after-free error within the implementation of the virtual LSI53C895A SCSI Host Bus Adapter. A local user can trigger a use-after-free error and execute arbitrary code in the context of the hypervisor.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.