CVE-2018-5748
UnknownEPSS 3.24%
Last modified
CVE-2018-5748 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. qemu/qemu_monitor.c in libvirt allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large QEMU reply.. EPSS estimates a 3.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
qemu/qemu_monitor.c in libvirt allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large QEMU reply.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Redhat | Libvirt | All versions |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| 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 | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.5 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Tus | 7.6 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1396Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1929Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4137Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2018-January/msg00527.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102825Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1396Third Party Advisory
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1929Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/03/msg00018.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4137Third Party Advisory
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/libvir-list/2018-January/msg00527.htmlPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-5748?
qemu/qemu_monitor.c in libvirt allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a large QEMU reply.
How severe is CVE-2018-5748?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-5748 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-5748?
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.
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