CVE-2020-24165

Name: CVE-2020-24165
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2023-08-28T21:15:07.51+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 0.66%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-24165 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in TCG Accelerator in QEMU 4.2.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and cause a denial of service (DoS). Note: This is disputed as a bug and not a valid security issue by multiple third parties.. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in TCG Accelerator in QEMU 4.2.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and cause a denial of service (DoS). Note: This is disputed as a bug and not a valid security issue by multiple third parties.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

0.66%

47.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	4.2.0
Debian	Debian Linux	10.0

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1863025Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://pastebin.com/iqCbjdT8Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0012/Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1863025Issue Tracking
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/10/msg00006.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://pastebin.com/iqCbjdT8Third Party Advisory
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20231006-0012/Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 28, 2023
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-24165?

How severe is CVE-2020-24165?

CVE-2020-24165 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.66% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-24165?

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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Source: NVD / NIST