CVE-2019-20808
First published: Thu May 28 2020(Updated: )
An out-of-bounds read flaw was found in function ati_cursor_define() in hw/display/ati.c, leading to possible denial of service under certain conditions. Upstream fix: <a href="https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=aab0e2a661b2b6bf7915c0aefe807fb60d6d9d13">https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=aab0e2a661b2b6bf7915c0aefe807fb60d6d9d13</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/qemu | <4.2.0 | 4.2.0 |
| QEMU | =4.1.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=aab0e2a661b2b6bf7915c0aefe807fb60d6d9d13
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1841160
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2019-20808
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1841136
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20210205-0003/
- https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=aab0e2a661b2b6bf7915c0aefe807fb60d6d9d13
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-20808?
CVE-2019-20808 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2019-20808?
To fix CVE-2019-20808, update QEMU to version 4.2.0 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2019-20808?
CVE-2019-20808 affects QEMU versions up to and including 4.1.0.
What happens if CVE-2019-20808 is exploited?
Exploitation of CVE-2019-20808 could lead to a denial of service under specific conditions.
Is CVE-2019-20808 related to any specific functions in QEMU?
CVE-2019-20808 is related to an out-of-bounds read flaw in the ati_cursor_define() function.
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