Vulnerability identifier: #VU27544
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 7.1 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
QEMU
Client/Desktop applications /
Virtualization software
Vendor: QEMU
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary within hw/net/tulip.c in QEMU during the copying of tx/rx buffers because the frame size is not validated against the r/w data length. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.
Vulnerable software versions
QEMU: 4.2.0
External links
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/04/06/1
http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2020-03/msg08322.html
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.