CVE-2017-8379
First published: Fri Apr 28 2017(Updated: )
Memory leak in the keyboard input event handlers support in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS privileged users to cause a denial of service (host memory consumption) by rapidly generating large keyboard events.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU | <=2.9.1 | |
| Debian | =8.0 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =8 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =9 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =10 | |
| Red Hat OpenStack for IBM Power | =11 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/05/03/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98277
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:2408
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2017-04/msg05599.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-03
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1446561
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1446560
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1446547
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-8379?
CVE-2017-8379 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service by local privileged users.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8379?
To fix CVE-2017-8379, you should update QEMU to version 2.9.2 or later, or apply patches provided by your vendor.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-8379?
CVE-2017-8379 affects users of QEMU versions up to and including 2.9.1, as well as certain versions of Debian Linux and Red Hat OpenStack.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-8379 facilitate?
CVE-2017-8379 facilitates denial of service attacks by exploiting a memory leak in the keyboard input event handlers support in QEMU.
Can CVE-2017-8379 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-8379 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local privileged access to the guest OS.
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