Vulnerability identifier: #VU10941
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 3.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-125
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
QEMU
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: QEMU
Description
The vulnerability allows an adjacent low-privileged attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The weakness exists in the vga_draw_text function due to out-of-bounds read. A remote attacker can leverage improper memory address validation, trigger memory error and cause QEMU process to crash.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
QEMU: All versions
External links
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2018-01/msg02597.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.