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CVE-2015-8818

The cpu_physical_memory_write_rom_internal function in exec.c in QEMU (aka Quick...

Medium CVSS 5.5

Overview

The cpu_physical_memory_write_rom_internal function in exec.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) does not properly skip MMIO regions, which allows local privileged guest users to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via unspecified vectors.

CWE: N/A Published: 2016-12-29T22:59:00.340
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟡 MEDIUM.

  • CVSS: 5.5 (MEDIUM)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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