REDHAT-BUG-2278875
First published: Fri May 03 2024(Updated: )
A flaw was found in the QEMU disk image utility (qemu-img) 'info' command. A specially crafted image file containing a `json:{}` value describing block devices in QMP could cause the qemu-img process on the host to consume large amounts of memory or CPU time, leading to denial of service, or read/write to an existing external file.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2295186
- https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2024-07/msg00661.html
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4374
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4373
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4372
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4420
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:4724
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2278875
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-2278875?
The severity of REDHAT-BUG-2278875 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to resource exhaustion.
How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-2278875?
To fix REDHAT-BUG-2278875, upgrade to the latest version of QEMU containing the necessary patches.
What software is affected by REDHAT-BUG-2278875?
REDHAT-BUG-2278875 affects the QEMU disk image utility known as qemu-img.
What type of attack does REDHAT-BUG-2278875 enable?
REDHAT-BUG-2278875 enables denial of service attacks by causing excessive memory or CPU consumption.
What command in QEMU is related to REDHAT-BUG-2278875?
The command related to REDHAT-BUG-2278875 is the 'info' command in the qemu-img utility.
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