CVE-2017-16845: Input Validation

Published Nov 17, 2017
·
Updated

hw/input/ps2.c in Qemu does not validate 'rptr' and 'count' values during guest migration, leading to out-of-bounds access.

Affected Software

9 affected componentsFixes available
debian/qemu<=1:2.1+dfsg-11, <=1:2.10.0+dfsg-2
Qemu Qemu<=2.11.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
debian/qemu
1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u31:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u51:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u181:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u151:10.0.11+ds-0+deb13u11:10.0.2+ds-2+deb13u11:11.0.2+ds-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/qemu to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3Fixed in 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u5Fixed in 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u18Fixed in 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u15Fixed in 1:10.0.11+ds-0+deb13u1Fixed in 1:10.0.2+ds-2+deb13u1Fixed in 1:11.0.2+ds-2

Event History

Nov 17, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:32 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:14 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16845?

CVE-2017-16845 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential out-of-bounds access during guest migration.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-16845?

To fix CVE-2017-16845, upgrade QEMU to versions 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-16845?

CVE-2017-16845 affects QEMU versions up to and including 2.11.2.

4

Where can I find more details about CVE-2017-16845?

More details about CVE-2017-16845 can be found in security advisories related to QEMU.

5

Is CVE-2017-16845 relevant to Debian or Ubuntu users?

Yes, CVE-2017-16845 is particularly relevant to Debian and Ubuntu users running vulnerable versions of QEMU.

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