CVE-2017-7980
UnknownEPSS 0.63%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7980 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in Cirrus CLGD 54xx VGA Emulator in Quick Emulator (Qemu) 2.8 and earlier allows local guest OS users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to a VNC client updating its display after a VGA operation.. EPSS estimates a 0.63% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in Cirrus CLGD 54xx VGA Emulator in Quick Emulator (Qemu) 2.8 and earlier allows local guest OS users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to a VNC client updating its display after a VGA operation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.8 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.10 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 17.04 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 8 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 9 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 10 |
| Redhat | Openstack | 5.0 |
| Redhat | Virtualization | 3.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Aus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.4 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.3 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3289-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/21/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102129Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0980Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0981Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0982Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0983Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0984Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0988Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1205Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1206Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1430Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1441Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1430056Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-03Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX230138Third Party Advisory
- http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-3289-1Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/04/21/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102129Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97955Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0980Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0981Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0982Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0983Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0984Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:0988Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1205Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1206Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1430Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017:1441Third Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1430056Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-03Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.citrix.com/article/CTX230138Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7980?
Heap-based buffer overflow in Cirrus CLGD 54xx VGA Emulator in Quick Emulator (Qemu) 2.8 and earlier allows local guest OS users to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (crash) via vectors related to a VNC client updating its display after a VGA operation.
How severe is CVE-2017-7980?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7980 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.63% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7980?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
Are you affected by CVE-2017-7980?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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