CVE-2021-3735 Detail
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Description
A deadlock issue was found in the AHCI controller device of QEMU. It occurs on a software reset (ahci_reset_port) while handling a host-to-device Register FIS (Frame Information Structure) packet from the guest. A privileged user inside the guest could use this flaw to hang the QEMU process on the host, resulting in a denial of service condition. The highest threat from this vulnerability is to system availability.
Severity
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Weakness Enumeration
| CWE-ID | CWE Name | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CWE-667 | Improper Locking | Red Hat, Inc. |
| CWE-400 | Uncontrolled Resource Consumption | Red Hat, Inc. |
Change History
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Quick Info
CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2021-3735
NVD Published Date:
08/26/2022
NVD Last Modified:
08/26/2022
Source:
Red Hat, Inc.