REDHAT-BUG-1765589: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 25, 2019
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Updated

A heap-based buffer overflow in the vrendrenderertransferwriteiov function in vrendrenderer.c in virglrenderer through 0.8.0 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service via VIRGLCCMDRESOURCEINLINEWRITE commands.

Upstream Issue:

https://gitlab.freedesktop.org/virgl/virglrenderer/mergerequests/314/diffs?commitid=8c9cfb4e425542e96f0717189fe4658555baaf08

Affected Software

1 affected component
Freedesktop Virglrenderer<=0.8.0

Event History

Oct 25, 2019
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·02:04 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1765589?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1765589 is critical due to the potential for a denial of service caused by a heap-based buffer overflow.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1765589?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1765589, it is recommended to upgrade to virglrenderer version 0.8.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1765589?

REDHAT-BUG-1765589 affects virglrenderer versions up to and including 0.8.0.

4

Can REDHAT-BUG-1765589 be exploited remotely?

Yes, REDHAT-BUG-1765589 can potentially be exploited by guest OS users to trigger a denial of service.

5

What are the impacts of REDHAT-BUG-1765589?

The impact of REDHAT-BUG-1765589 is a denial of service, which can disrupt the functionality of applications relying on virglrenderer.

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