Vulnerability Description
In QEMU 3.1.0, load_device_tree in device_tree.c calls the deprecated load_image function, which has a buffer overflow risk.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | 3.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1667
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1723
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1743
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1881
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1968
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2507
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:2553
- https://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=da885fe1ee8b4589047484bd7fa0
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Aug/41
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4506
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1667
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1723
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2019:1743
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-20815?
CVE-2018-20815 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In QEMU 3.1.0, load_device_tree in device_tree.c calls the deprecated load_image function, which has a buffer overflow risk.
How severe is CVE-2018-20815?
CVE-2018-20815 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2018-20815?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu.