Vulnerability Description
QEMU can have an infinite loop in hw/rdma/vmw/pvrdma_dev_ring.c because return values are not checked (and -1 is mishandled).
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 3.1.0 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/12/19/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106291Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2018-12/msg03052.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3923-1/Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2018/12/19/2Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106291Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2018-12/msg03052.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3923-1/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20216?
CVE-2018-20216 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). QEMU can have an infinite loop in hw/rdma/vmw/pvrdma_dev_ring.c because return values are not checked (and -1 is mishandled).
How severe is CVE-2018-20216?
CVE-2018-20216 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20216?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.