REDHAT-BUG-2274123: Buffer Overflow

Published Apr 9, 2024
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Updated

A heap based buffer overflow was found in the SDHCI device emulation of QEMU. The bug is triggered when both s->datacount and the size of s->fifobuffer are set to 0x200, leading to an out-of-bound access. A malicious guest could use this flaw to crash the QEMU process on the host, resulting in a denial of service condition.

Upstream patch: https://patchew.org/QEMU/20240404085549.16987-1-philmd@linaro.org/

oss-fuzz bug: https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=58813

Affected Software

1 affected component
Qemu Qemu

Event History

Apr 9, 2024
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·09:04 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2274123?

REDHAT-BUG-2274123 is categorized as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to crash the QEMU process.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2274123?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-2274123, update QEMU to the latest version that has addressed this heap-based buffer overflow.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2274123?

Users running vulnerable versions of QEMU are affected by REDHAT-BUG-2274123.

4

What causes the vulnerability REDHAT-BUG-2274123?

REDHAT-BUG-2274123 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow triggered when specific parameters in the SDHCI device emulation are set incorrectly.

5

Can a malicious guest exploit REDHAT-BUG-2274123?

Yes, a malicious guest can exploit REDHAT-BUG-2274123 to crash the QEMU process on the host.

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