CVE-2017-15038: Race Condition
First published: Fri Oct 06 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/qemu | <=1:2.1+dfsg-11<=1:2.10.0+dfsg-1 | |
| QEMU | <=2.9.1 | |
| debian/qemu | 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u12 1:9.2.2+ds-1 1:10.0.0~rc1+ds-2 |
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Reference Links
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2017-10/msg00729.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/06/1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1499111
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1499110
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15038
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15038
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-13673
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=877890
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3575-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4213
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15038
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15038
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15038
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15038?
The severity of CVE-2017-15038 is classified as medium due to its impact on information disclosure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15038?
To fix CVE-2017-15038, update QEMU to versions 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3, 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2, 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u12, or later.
Which versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2017-15038?
Affected versions of QEMU include those prior to 2.9.1 and from 1:2.1+dfsg-11 to 1:2.10.0+dfsg-1.
Can guest users exploit CVE-2017-15038?
Yes, guest users can exploit CVE-2017-15038 to potentially access restricted information by exploiting the race condition.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-15038?
CVE-2017-15038 is an information disclosure vulnerability that occurs during access to extended file attributes in a VirtFS setup.
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