CVE-2008-5714
First published: Wed Dec 24 2008(Updated: )
Off-by-one error in monitor.c in Qemu 0.9.1 might make it easier for remote attackers to guess the VNC password, which is limited to seven characters where eight was intended.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | =0.9.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2008-11/msg01224.html
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2008-12/msg00498.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-01/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2009-04/msg00003.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33568
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34642
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35062
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/?view=rev&root=qemu&revision=5966
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/trunk/monitor.c?root=qemu&r1=5966&r2=5965&pathrev=5966
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33020
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-776-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/47683
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2008-5714?
CVE-2008-5714 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on VNC password security.
How do I fix CVE-2008-5714?
To fix CVE-2008-5714, upgrade to a later version of QEMU that does not have this vulnerability.
Who is affected by CVE-2008-5714?
Users of QEMU version 0.9.1 are specifically affected by CVE-2008-5714.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2008-5714?
CVE-2008-5714 can be exploited by remote attackers to guess the VNC password due to an off-by-one error.
Can CVE-2008-5714 lead to unauthorized access?
Yes, CVE-2008-5714 can potentially lead to unauthorized access if an attacker successfully guesses the VNC password.
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