CVE-2016-8669

Qemu: char: divide by zero error in serial_update_parameters

Published Nov 4, 2016 CVSS 3.1 · 6.0 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The serial_update_parameters function in hw/char/serial.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and QEMU process crash) via vectors involving a value of divider greater than baud base.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

Sign in to view the affected projects.

Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-678-1 qemu security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-679-1 qemu-kvm security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1497-1 qemu security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2016-9508 The serial_update_parameters function in hw/char/serial.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows local guest OS administrators to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and QEMU process crash) via vectors involving a value of divider greater than baud base.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3261-1 QEMU vulnerabilities
History

No history.

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
redhat
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 2:27 AM
Reserved
Oct 15, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Nov 4, 2016, 9:59 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:54 AM
Severity
Low
Public date
Oct 12, 2016, 12:00 AM