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CVE-2014-0222

7.5 · HIGH

Integer overflow in the qcow_open function in block/qcow.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large L2 table in a QCOW version 1 image.

Published Nov 4, 2014suseCWE-189EPSS 2.12%

Overview

CVE-2014-0222 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting suse linux_enterprise_server. It was published on November 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in the qcow_open function in block/qcow.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a large L2 table in a QCOW version 1 image.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update linux_enterprise_server 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
qemuqemu0Affected

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-0222?

CVE-2014-0222 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting suse linux_enterprise_server. It was published on November 4, 2014 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2014-0222?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2014-0222?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from suse. Update linux_enterprise_server 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.

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