Vulnerability Description
An integer underflow issue was found in the QEMU VNC server while processing ClientCutText messages in the extended format. A malicious client could use this flaw to make QEMU unresponsive by sending a specially crafted payload message, resulting in a denial of service.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | >= 6.1.0, <= 7.1.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://gitlab.com/qemu-project/qemu/-/commit/d307040b18PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0006/Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/qemu-project/qemu/-/commit/d307040b18PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0006/Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2022-3165?
CVE-2022-3165 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). An integer underflow issue was found in the QEMU VNC server while processing ClientCutText messages in the extended format. A malicious client could use this flaw to make QEMU unresponsive by sending ...
How severe is CVE-2022-3165?
CVE-2022-3165 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2022-3165?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Qemu Qemu, Fedoraproject Fedora.