Vulnerability Description
hw/usb/bus.c in QEMU 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted savevm data, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to "USB post load checks."
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | 1.6.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.emulators.qemu/272092
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134053.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.html
- http://article.gmane.org/gmane.comp.emulators.qemu/272092
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2014-June/134053.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0743.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2014-0744.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-3461?
CVE-2014-3461 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). hw/usb/bus.c in QEMU 1.6.2 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via crafted savevm data, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow, related to "USB post load checks."
How severe is CVE-2014-3461?
CVE-2014-3461 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-3461?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu.