Improper input validation in Qemu

CVE-2016-7907

The imx_fec_do_tx function in hw/net/imx_fec.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) does not properly limit the buffer descriptor count when transmitting packets, which allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and QEMU process crash) via vectors involving a buffer descriptor with a length of 0 and crafted values in bd.flags.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.004 (33.5th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 4.4 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

  • Qemu — versions 2.9.0
  • N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2016-7907?
CVE-2016-7907 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Qemu, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 4.4/10. Published 2016-10-05.
How severe is CVE-2016-7907?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 4.4 out of 10.