Integer Underflow Affecting qemu-img package, versions <15:6.2.0-32.module+el8.8.0+18361+9f407f6e
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Test your applications- Snyk ID SNYK-CENTOS8-QEMUIMG-3033315
- published 26 Sep 2022
- disclosed 25 Sep 2022
How to fix?
Upgrade Centos:8 qemu-img to version 15:6.2.0-32.module+el8.8.0+18361+9f407f6e 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.
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.
References
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2022-3165
- https://gitlab.com/qemu-project/qemu/-/commit/d307040b18
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/I36LKZA7Z65J3LJU2P37LVTWDFTXBMPU/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZTY7TVHX62OJWF6IOBCIGLR2N5K4QN3E/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20221223-0006/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/I36LKZA7Z65J3LJU2P37LVTWDFTXBMPU/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/ZTY7TVHX62OJWF6IOBCIGLR2N5K4QN3E/