Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in TCG Accelerator in QEMU 4.2.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and cause a denial of service (DoS). Note: This is disputed as a bug and not a valid security issue by multiple third parties.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | 4.2.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1863025Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://pastebin.com/iqCbjdT8Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0012/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1863025Issue Tracking
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00006.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://pastebin.com/iqCbjdT8Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0012/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-24165?
CVE-2020-24165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in TCG Accelerator in QEMU 4.2.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and cause a denial of service (DoS). Note: This is disputed as a bug an...
How severe is CVE-2020-24165?
CVE-2020-24165 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2020-24165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu, Debian Debian Linux.