CVE-2018-5683
First published: Tue Jan 02 2018(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU | <=2.11.1 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.6 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Server | =7.7 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =6.0 | |
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux Workstation | =7.0 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =17.10 | |
| 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~rc2+ds-2 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/15/2
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102518
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0816
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1104
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:2162
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.html
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2018-01/msg02597.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3575-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4213
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2018-5683
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2018-01/msg02131.html
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1534672
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1534671
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1113
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1530356
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2018-5683
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-5683
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2018-5683
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2018-5683
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2018-5683?
CVE-2018-5683 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5683?
To mitigate CVE-2018-5683, upgrade to a version of QEMU that has addressed this issue, such as 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 or higher.
Who is affected by CVE-2018-5683?
CVE-2018-5683 affects users running certain versions of QEMU, particularly those that support VGA emulator functionalities.
What kind of exploit is associated with CVE-2018-5683?
The exploit for CVE-2018-5683 involves an out-of-bounds access issue that can be triggered by a privileged user within a guest system.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2018-5683?
Vulnerable systems include various distributions such as Debian, Red Hat Enterprise Linux, and Ubuntu with specific versions of QEMU.
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