SB2024111908 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for qemu-kvm 



SB2024111908 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 9 update for qemu-kvm

Published: November 19, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024111908
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

Medium 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Improper synchronization (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-7409)

The vulnerability allows a malicious guest to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to improper synchronization during socket closure in the QEMU NBD Server. A malicious guest can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.