CVE-2020-25085: Buffer Overflow
First published: Fri Sep 25 2020(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/qemu | 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u7 1:9.0.2+ds-2 1:9.1.0+ds-3 | |
| QEMU KVM | =5.0.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =9.0 | |
| Debian GNU/Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/6
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2021/03/09/1
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1892960
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/11/msg00047.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00008.html
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2020-09/msg00733.html
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20201009-0005/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-25085
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2020-09/msg01439.html
- https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/09/16/6
- https://ruhr-uni-bochum.sciebo.de/s/NNWP2GfwzYKeKwE?path=%2Fsdhci_oob_write1
- https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=dfba99f17feb6d4a129da19d38df1bcd8579d1c3
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-25085
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-25085
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-25085
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-25085
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-25085?
CVE-2020-25085 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for a heap-based buffer overflow.
How does CVE-2020-25085 affect the QEMU software?
CVE-2020-25085 affects QEMU version 5.0.0 by allowing a heap-based buffer overflow through mishandled write operations in specific cases.
How do I fix CVE-2020-25085?
To fix CVE-2020-25085, update QEMU to a version that is not vulnerable, such as those later than 5.0.0.
What versions of QEMU are vulnerable to CVE-2020-25085?
QEMU version 5.0.0 is specifically identified as vulnerable to CVE-2020-25085.
Is CVE-2020-25085 specific to the Debian operating system?
CVE-2020-25085 affects the QEMU package on Debian, highlighting the importance of keeping your Debian system and packages updated.
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