Out-of-bounds Write Affecting linux-qemu-6.18 package, versions <6.18.10-r0


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

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Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.02% (6th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CHAINGUARDLATEST-LINUXQEMU618-15043687
  • published21 Jan 2026
  • disclosed27 Mar 2023

Introduced: 27 Mar 2023

CVE-2023-1073  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Chainguard linux-qemu-6.18 to version 6.18.10-r0 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream linux-qemu-6.18 package and not the linux-qemu-6.18 package as distributed by Chainguard. See How to fix? for Chainguard relevant fixed versions and status.

A memory corruption flaw was found in the Linux kernel’s human interface device (HID) subsystem in how a user inserts a malicious USB device. This flaw allows a local user to crash or potentially escalate their privileges on the system.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1