CVE-2020-24165

QEMU: use-after-free in TCG accelerator can lead to local privilege escalation

Published Aug 28, 2023 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An issue was discovered in TCG Accelerator in QEMU 4.2.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and cause a denial of service (DoS). Note: This is disputed as a bug and not a valid security issue by multiple third parties.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-3604-1 qemu security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2020-16900 An issue was discovered in TCG Accelerator in QEMU 4.2.0, allows local attackers to execute arbitrary code, escalate privileges, and cause a denial of service (DoS). Note: This is disputed as a bug and not a valid security issue by multiple third parties.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-6567-1 QEMU vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 4, 2024, 3:05 PM
Reserved
Aug 13, 2020, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Aug 28, 2023, 9:15 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 3:05 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Aug 28, 2023, 12:00 AM