CVE-2014-3689
First published: Fri Nov 14 2014(Updated: )
The vmware-vga driver (hw/display/vmware_vga.c) in QEMU allows local guest users to write to qemu memory locations and gain privileges via unspecified parameters related to rectangle handling.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | <=2.1.3 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =10.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu Linux | =14.10 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/60923
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62143
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62144
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3066
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3067
- http://www.osvdb.org/114397
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2409-1
- https://www.mail-archive.com/qemu-devel%40nongnu.org/msg261580.html
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-3689?
The severity of CVE-2014-3689 is classified as moderate due to its potential to allow local guest users to gain privileges.
How do I fix CVE-2014-3689?
To fix CVE-2014-3689, upgrade QEMU to version 2.1.4 or newer.
What systems are affected by CVE-2014-3689?
CVE-2014-3689 affects various versions of QEMU, Debian 7.0, and several versions of Ubuntu Linux including 10.04, 12.04, 14.04, and 14.10.
What are the potential risks associated with CVE-2014-3689?
The potential risks of CVE-2014-3689 include unauthorized privilege escalation and unauthorized access to sensitive information within the virtual machine.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2014-3689 if I cannot upgrade immediately?
A possible workaround for CVE-2014-3689 is to restrict local guest user access to the QEMU environment until the system can be upgraded.
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