Package        : qemu-kvm
Version        : 1.1.2+dfsg-6+deb7u24
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-14167 CVE-2017-15038

Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in qemu-kvm, a full
virtualization solution for Linux hosts on x86 hardware with x86 guests
based on the Quick Emulator(Qemu).

CVE-2017-14167

    Incorrect validation of multiboot headers could result in the
    execution of arbitrary code.

CVE-2017-15038

    When using 9pfs qemu-kvm is vulnerable to an information
    disclosure issue. It could occur while accessing extended attributes
    of a file due to a race condition. This could be used to disclose
    heap memory contents of the host.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.1.2+dfsg-6+deb7u24.

We recommend that you upgrade your qemu-kvm packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1128-1: qemu-kvm security update

October 8, 2017
Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in qemu-kvm, a full virtualization solution for Linux hosts on x86 hardware with x86 guests based on the Quick Emulator(Qemu)

Summary

Incorrect validation of multiboot headers could result in the
execution of arbitrary code.

CVE-2017-15038

When using 9pfs qemu-kvm is vulnerable to an information
disclosure issue. It could occur while accessing extended attributes
of a file due to a race condition. This could be used to disclose
heap memory contents of the host.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.1.2+dfsg-6+deb7u24.

We recommend that you upgrade your qemu-kvm packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity 
Package        : qemu-kvm
Version : 1.1.2+dfsg-6+deb7u24
CVE ID : CVE-2017-14167 CVE-2017-15038

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