Vulnerability Description
The VNC server implementation in QEMU, as used by Xen and possibly other environments, allows local users of a guest operating system to read arbitrary files on the host operating system via unspecified vectors related to QEMU monitor mode, as demonstrated by mapping files to a CDROM device. NOTE: some of these details are obtained from third party information.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Fedora Core | core_5.0 |
| Xen | Qemu | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2802
- http://fedoranews.org/cms/node/2803
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00017.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2012-11/msg00018.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2014-03/msg00021.html
- http://osvdb.org/34304
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-0114.htmlPatch
- http://secunia.com/advisories/24575Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51413
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/22967
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1017764
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1019Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1020Vendor Advisory
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2007/1021Vendor Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/33085
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-0998?
CVE-2007-0998 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The VNC server implementation in QEMU, as used by Xen and possibly other environments, allows local users of a guest operating system to read arbitrary files on the host operating system via unspecifi...
How severe is CVE-2007-0998?
CVE-2007-0998 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2007-0998?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Enterprise Linux, Redhat Fedora Core, Xen Qemu.