CVE-2020-15469: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Jul 2, 2020
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Updated

In QEMU 4.2.0, a MemoryRegionOps object may lack read/write callback methods, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Qemu Qemu<=5.0.1
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
debian/qemu<=1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3, <=1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2
1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u121:10.0.0~rc2+ds-21:10.0.0~rc3+ds-2

Event History

Jul 2, 2020
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:25 PM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·11:42 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·02:23 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 31, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·01:07 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2020-15469?

CVE-2020-15469 is a vulnerability in QEMU 4.2.0 that could lead to a NULL pointer dereference due to a lack of read/write callback methods in a MemoryRegionOps object.

2

How severe is CVE-2020-15469?

CVE-2020-15469 has a severity level of 2.3, which is considered low.

3

What software versions are affected by CVE-2020-15469?

QEMU versions up to 5.0.1, Debian Linux 9.0, and Debian Linux 10.0 are affected by CVE-2020-15469.

4

How can I fix CVE-2020-15469?

To fix CVE-2020-15469, update QEMU to a version that includes the necessary read/write callback methods and apply any available patches or updates for your specific distribution.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-15469?

You can find more information about CVE-2020-15469 on the Openwall and QEMU mailing lists, as well as the Debian LTS announcement.

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