Vulnerability Description
qemu/qemu_monitor.c in libvirt allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large QEMU reply.
CVSS Score
7.5
HIGH
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | - |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102825Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1396Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1929Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4137Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2018-January/msg00527.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102825Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1396Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1929Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00018.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4137Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2018-January/msg00527.htmlPatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2018-5748?
CVE-2018-5748 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). qemu/qemu_monitor.c in libvirt allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large QEMU reply.
How severe is CVE-2018-5748?
CVE-2018-5748 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-2018-5748?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Redhat Libvirt, Debian Debian Linux, Redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server, Redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus.