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CVE-2008-2004

4.9 · MEDIUM

The drive_init function in QEMU 0.9.1 determines the format of a raw disk image based on the header, which allows local guest users to read arbitrary files on the host by modifying the header to id…

Published May 12, 2008qemuCWE-200EPSS 0.51%

Overview

CVE-2008-2004 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting qemu qemu. It was published on May 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The drive_init function in QEMU 0.9.1 determines the format of a raw disk image based on the header, which allows local guest users to read arbitrary files on the host by modifying the header to identify a different format, which is used when the guest is restarted.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qemu. Update qemu to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Reflists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2008-04/msg00675.htmlRefsecunia.com/advisories/29129Refsecunia.com/advisories/29963Refsecunia.com/advisories/30111Refsecunia.com/advisories/30717Refsecunia.com/advisories/35062Refsvn.savannah.gnu.org/viewvc/?view=rev&root=qemu&revision=4277Refwww.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2008:162Refwww.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2008_13_sr.htmlRefwww.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2008-0194.html

How CyberStrike helps

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2008-2004?

CVE-2008-2004 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting qemu qemu. It was published on May 12, 2008 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2008-2004?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2008-2004?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from qemu. Update qemu to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2008-2004?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2008-2004 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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