Vulnerability Description
The drive_init function in QEMU 0.9.1 determines the format of a raw disk image based on the header, which allows local guest users to read arbitrary files on the host by modifying the header to identify a different format, which is used when the guest is restarted.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | 0.9.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2008-04/msg00675.htmlExploit
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29129
- http://secunia.com/advisories/29963
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30111Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/30717
- http://secunia.com/advisories/35062
- http://svn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/?view=rev&root=qemu&revision=4277
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:162
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2008_13_sr.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/29101
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-776-1
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/42268
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3
- http://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2008-04/msg00675.htmlExploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-2004?
CVE-2008-2004 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The drive_init function in QEMU 0.9.1 determines the format of a raw disk image based on the header, which allows local guest users to read arbitrary files on the host by modifying the header to ident...
How severe is CVE-2008-2004?
CVE-2008-2004 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-2004?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu.