CVE-2016-7908

The mcf_fec_do_tx function in hw/net/mcf_fec.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) does not properly limit the buffer descriptor count when transmitting packets…

published October 5, 2016

CVSS
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EPSS
0%
Percentile
35.4
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

The mcf_fec_do_tx function in hw/net/mcf_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.

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.00425 · 35.4th percentile
Published
2016-10-05T16:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 05 OCT 16:00Z
    The mcf_fec_do_tx function in hw/net/mcf_fec.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) does not properly limit the buffer descriptor count when transmitting packets…
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