CVE-2008-2004: Infoleak
First published: Mon May 12 2008(Updated: )
The drive_init function in QEMU 0.9.1 determines the format of a raw disk image based on the header, which allows local guest users to read arbitrary files on the host by modifying the header to identify a different format, which is used when the guest is restarted.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU | =0.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2008-04/msg00675.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29129
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29963
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30111
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30717
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35062
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/?view=rev&root=qemu&revision=4277
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:162
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2008_13_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29101
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-776-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42268
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A11021
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-2004?
CVE-2008-2004 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for information disclosure.
How can CVE-2008-2004 be mitigated?
To mitigate CVE-2008-2004, you should upgrade to a version of QEMU later than 0.9.1 or secure the host environment against unauthorized guest access.
What impact does CVE-2008-2004 have on QEMU users?
CVE-2008-2004 allows local guest users to read arbitrary files on the host machine, leading to potential data exposure.
What versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2008-2004?
CVE-2008-2004 specifically affects QEMU version 0.9.1.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2008-2004?
No specific patch is available for CVE-2008-2004, but upgrading to a newer version of QEMU will resolve the vulnerability.
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