CVE-2020-14415: Divide by Zero

Published Aug 27, 2020
·
Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

osswrite in audio/ossaudio.c in QEMU before 5.0.0 mishandles a buffer position.

Launchpad

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Qemu Qemu<5.0.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=18.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=20.04
debian/qemu
1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u31:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u51:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u181:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u151:10.0.7+ds-0+deb13u11:10.0.2+ds-2+deb13u11:10.2.1+ds-1

Event History

Aug 27, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:31 PM
Description
Feb 23, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·06:23 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·06:23 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·06:24 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2020-14415.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2020-14415?

The severity level of CVE-2020-14415 is low, with a severity value of 3.3.

3

What software is affected by CVE-2020-14415?

The affected software includes QEMU versions up to and excluding 5.0.0, as well as Canonical Ubuntu Linux versions 16.04, 18.04, and 20.04.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-14415?

To fix CVE-2020-14415, you should update your QEMU software to version 5.0.0 or later, or apply the relevant patches provided by the software vendor.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-14415?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-14415 in the references section: [Git Commit](https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=7a4ede0047a8613b0e3b72c9d351038f013dd357), [Ubuntu Security Notice](https://usn.ubuntu.com/4467-1/), [Launchpad Bug Report](https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-14415)

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