CVE-2008-2382

qemu/kvm: remote DoS (infinite loop) via specially-crafted VNC message received by the domain

Published Dec 24, 2008 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 6.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
The protocol_client_msg function in vnc.c in the VNC server in (1) Qemu 0.9.1 and earlier and (2) KVM kvm-79 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a certain message.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-776-1 KVM vulnerabilities
Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 7, 2024, 8:58 AM
Reserved
May 21, 2008, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Dec 24, 2008, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 10:53 PM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Dec 22, 2008, 12:00 AM