Integer Underflow Affecting qemu-kvm-core package, versions <15:6.2.0-32.module+el8.8.0+18361+9f407f6e


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.17% (56th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS8-QEMUKVMCORE-3033339
  • published26 Sept 2022
  • disclosed25 Sept 2022

Introduced: 25 Sep 2022

CVE-2022-3165  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-191  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-400  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:8 qemu-kvm-core 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-kvm-core package and not the qemu-kvm-core 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.

CVSS Scores

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