CVE-2008-2004

qemu/kvm/xen: qemu block format auto-detection vulnerability

Published May 12, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 4.9 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2008-2002 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.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-776-1 KVM vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:41 AM
Reserved
Apr 28, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
May 12, 2008, 10:20 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:52 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Apr 27, 2008, 12:00 AM