Vulnerability identifier: #VU12300
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:A/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
QEMU
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: QEMU
Description
The vulnerability allows an adjacent attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists in the load_multiboot function in hw/i386/multiboot.c due to integer overflow. An adjacent attacker can execute arbitrary code via specially crafted multiboot header address values, which trigger an out-of-bounds write.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
QEMU: All versions
External links
http://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2017-09/msg01032.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the local network (LAN).
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.