CVE-2021-4206 Detail
This vulnerability is currently awaiting analysis.
Description
A flaw was found in the QXL display device emulation in QEMU. An integer overflow in the cursor_alloc() function can lead to the allocation of a small cursor object followed by a subsequent heap-based buffer overflow. This flaw allows a malicious privileged guest user to crash the QEMU process on the host or potentially execute arbitrary code within the context of the QEMU process.
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-190 | Integer Overflow or Wraparound | Red Hat, Inc. |
| CWE-131 | Incorrect Calculation of Buffer Size | Red Hat, Inc. |
| CWE-120 | Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input (‘Classic Buffer Overflow’) | Red Hat, Inc. |
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Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-4206
NVD Published Date:
04/29/2022
NVD Last Modified:
04/29/2022
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.