REDHAT-BUG-1902231: Low severity Qemu Qemu vulnerability

Published Nov 27, 2020
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Updated

An out-of-bounds access issue was found in the SLiRP user networking implementation of QEMU. It could occur while processing ARP/NCSI packets, if the packet length was shorter than required to accommodate respective protocol headers and payload. A privileged guest user may use this flaw to potentially leak host information bytes.

Upstream patch: --------------- -> https://lists.freedesktop.org/archives/slirp/2020-November/000115.html

Affected Software

1 affected component
Qemu Qemu

Event History

Nov 27, 2020
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·12:55 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1902231?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1902231 is classified as high due to potential exploitation by a privileged guest user.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1902231?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1902231, you should apply the latest security patches provided by the QEMU project.

3

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1902231?

REDHAT-BUG-1902231 affects systems running QEMU with the SLiRP user networking implementation.

4

What is the nature of the flaw in REDHAT-BUG-1902231?

The flaw in REDHAT-BUG-1902231 is an out-of-bounds access issue occurring in the processing of ARP/NCSI packets.

5

Can an attacker exploit REDHAT-BUG-1902231 remotely?

No, an attacker must have privileged guest access to exploit REDHAT-BUG-1902231.

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