CVE-2017-18043: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 31, 2018
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Updated

Integer overflow in the macro ROUNDUP (n, d) in Quick Emulator (Qemu) allows a user to cause a denial of service (Qemu process crash).

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Qemu Qemu>=1.5.0<=2.10.1
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
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

Jan 31, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:14 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:14 PM
Description
Jul 16, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:14 AM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18043?

The severity of CVE-2017-18043 is considered high as it allows for denial of service through a crash of the Qemu process.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-18043?

To fix CVE-2017-18043, update Qemu to a version that includes the mitigation or patch for the integer overflow issue.

3

Which versions of Qemu are affected by CVE-2017-18043?

CVE-2017-18043 affects Qemu versions between 1.5.0 and 2.10.1 inclusively.

4

Is CVE-2017-18043 relevant for Debian users?

Yes, Debian versions 9.0 and Qemu packages within specific version ranges are affected by CVE-2017-18043.

5

What operating systems are impacted by CVE-2017-18043?

CVE-2017-18043 impacts various versions of Debian GNU/Linux and Ubuntu Linux, particularly versions 14.04, 16.04, and 17.10.

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