Vulnerability Description
vmstate_xhci_event in hw/usb/hcd-xhci.c in QEMU 1.6.0 does not terminate the list with the VMSTATE_END_OF_LIST macro, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access, infinite loop, and memory corruption) and possibly gain privileges via unspecified vectors.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | 1.6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3afca1d6d413592c2b78cf28f52fa
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/04/1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/16/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2409-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1126543
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=3afca1d6d413592c2b78cf28f52fa
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/04/1Patch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2014/08/16/1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2409-1
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1126543
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-5263?
CVE-2014-5263 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). vmstate_xhci_event in hw/usb/hcd-xhci.c in QEMU 1.6.0 does not terminate the list with the VMSTATE_END_OF_LIST macro, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds access, infinit...
How severe is CVE-2014-5263?
CVE-2014-5263 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-2014-5263?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu.