Vulnerability Description
The cirrus_invalidate_region function in hw/display/cirrus_vga.c in Qemu allows local OS guest privileged users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access and QEMU process crash) via vectors related to negative pitch.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.8.1.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/15/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102520Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f153b563f8cf121aebf5a2fff5f0110f
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/01/15/3Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102520Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=f153b563f8cf121aebf5a2fff5f0110f
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18030?
CVE-2017-18030 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.4 (MEDIUM). The cirrus_invalidate_region function in hw/display/cirrus_vga.c in Qemu allows local OS guest privileged users to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access and QEMU process crash) via vec...
How severe is CVE-2017-18030?
CVE-2017-18030 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.4/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18030?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu, Debian Debian Linux.