ZDI-25-884: QEMU uefi-vars Uninitialized Memory Information Disclosure Vulnerability

Published Sep 4, 2025
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Updated

This vulnerability allows local attackers to disclose sensitive information on affected installations of QEMU. An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system in order to exploit this vulnerability. The ZDI has assigned a CVSS rating of 5.3. The following CVEs are assigned: CVE-2025-8860.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Qemu Qemu

Event History

Sep 4, 2025
Advisory Published
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via ZDI·05:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of ZDI-25-884?

ZDI-25-884 has a CVSS score indicating a high severity level, reflecting its potential impact on sensitive information disclosure.

2

How do I fix ZDI-25-884?

To mitigate ZDI-25-884, ensure that you are running the latest patched version of QEMU provided by the vendor.

3

What type of attacks can be executed with ZDI-25-884?

ZDI-25-884 allows local attackers to exploit the vulnerability for sensitive information disclosure on affected installations of QEMU.

4

What is required to exploit ZDI-25-884?

An attacker must first obtain the ability to execute high-privileged code on the target guest system to exploit ZDI-25-884.

5

Who is affected by ZDI-25-884?

All installations of QEMU that have not been patched against ZDI-25-884 are vulnerable to this information disclosure issue.

Contact

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