The imx_fec_do_tx function in hw/net/imx_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.
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
EUVD |
EUVD-2016-8756 | The imx_fec_do_tx function in hw/net/imx_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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-3261-1 | QEMU vulnerabilities |
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Solution
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T02:13:20.926Z
Reserved: 2016-09-09T00:00:00
Link: CVE-2016-7907
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Status : Deferred
Published: 2016-10-05T16:59:10.070
Modified: 2025-04-12T10:46:40.837
Link: CVE-2016-7907
OpenCVE Enrichment
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EUVD
Ubuntu USN