GLSA 201412-37: QEMU: Multiple Vulnerabilities
Severity: | normal |
Title: | QEMU: Multiple Vulnerabilities |
Date: | 12/24/2014 |
Bugs: |
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ID: | 201412-37 |
Synopsis
Multiple vulnerabilities have been found in QEMU, the worst of which could result in execution of arbitrary code or Denial of Service.Background
QEMU is a generic and open source machine emulator and virtualizer.
Affected packages
Package | Vulnerable | Unaffected | Architecture(s) |
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app-emulation/qemu | < 2.1.2-r2 | >= 2.1.2-r2 | All supported architectures |
Description
Multiple vulnerabilities have been discovered in QEMU. Please review the CVE identifiers referenced below for details.
Impact
A context-dependent attacker may be able to execute arbitrary code, cause a Denial of Service condition, obtain sensitive information, or bypass security restrictions.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
Resolution
All QEMU users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=app-emulation/qemu-2.1.2-r2"
References
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website:
Concerns?
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
License
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