Out-of-bounds Read Affecting qemu package, versions <1:8.2.2+ds-0ubuntu1.16


Severity

Recommended
0.0
medium
0
10

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.11% (2nd percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU2404-QEMU-15354102
  • published4 Apr 2026
  • disclosed19 Feb 2026

Introduced: 19 Feb 2026

CVE-2026-2243  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-125  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:24.04 qemu to version 1:8.2.2+ds-0ubuntu1.16 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream qemu package and not the qemu package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:24.04 relevant fixed versions and status.

A flaw was found in QEMU. A specially crafted VMDK image could trigger an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, potentially leading to a 12-byte leak of sensitive information or a denial of service condition (DoS).

CVSS Base Scores

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