CVE-2019-8934
First published: Sun Mar 17 2019(Updated: )
hw/ppc/spapr.c in QEMU through 3.1.0 allows Information Exposure because the hypervisor shares the /proc/device-tree/system-id and /proc/device-tree/model system attributes with a guest.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/qemu | <=1:3.1+dfsg-8+deb10u8<=1:3.1+dfsg-8+deb10u11 | 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u3 1:8.1.2+ds-1 1:8.2.0+ds-1 |
| QEMU | <=3.1.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =15.0 | |
| SUSE Linux | =42.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-04/msg00094.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019-05/msg00040.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2019/02/21/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/107115
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2019-02/msg04821.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190411-0006/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-8934
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-8934?
CVE-2019-8934 has a moderate severity rating due to the potential for information exposure in virtualized environments.
How do I fix CVE-2019-8934?
To fix CVE-2019-8934, update QEMU to a version higher than 3.1.0 or apply the necessary patches provided by your operating system distributor.
Which versions of QEMU are affected by CVE-2019-8934?
CVE-2019-8934 affects QEMU versions up to and including 3.1.0.
What types of systems are impacted by CVE-2019-8934?
CVE-2019-8934 primarily impacts systems using QEMU virtualization, including Debian and openSUSE distributions.
What is the main issue described in CVE-2019-8934?
CVE-2019-8934 describes an information exposure vulnerability where the hypervisor shares sensitive system attributes with a guest.
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