CVE-2007-6227: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue Dec 04 2007(Updated: )
QEMU 0.9.0 allows local users of a Windows XP SP2 guest operating system to overwrite the TranslationBlock (code_gen_buffer) buffer, and probably have unspecified other impacts related to an "overflow," via certain Windows executable programs, as demonstrated by qemu-dos.com.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | =0.9.0 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2007-6227?
CVE-2007-6227 is considered to have a high severity due to its potential for local users to exploit the buffer overflow in QEMU 0.9.0.
How do I fix CVE-2007-6227?
To fix CVE-2007-6227, users should upgrade to a version of QEMU that is not vulnerable to this buffer overflow.
What systems are affected by CVE-2007-6227?
CVE-2007-6227 affects QEMU version 0.9.0 running Windows XP SP2 guest operating systems.
What types of attacks can CVE-2007-6227 enable?
CVE-2007-6227 can enable local users to overwrite the TranslationBlock buffer within the QEMU environment.
Who can exploit CVE-2007-6227?
CVE-2007-6227 can be exploited by any local user with access to run executable programs on a vulnerable Windows XP SP2 guest system.
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