Heap-based Buffer Overflow Affecting qemu-img package, versions <15:2.12.0-65.module+el8.0.0+4084+cceb9f44.5


Severity

Recommended
0.0
high
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS
    1.77% (89th percentile)

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS8-QEMUIMG-1940952
  • published 26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed 28 Jul 2019

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 qemu-img to version 15:2.12.0-65.module+el8.0.0+4084+cceb9f44.5 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream qemu-img package and not the qemu-img package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:8 relevant fixed versions and status.

ip_reass in ip_input.c in libslirp 4.0.0 has a heap-based buffer overflow via a large packet because it mishandles a case involving the first fragment.