Vulnerability Details : CVE-2020-28916
hw/net/e1000e_core.c in QEMU 5.0.0 has an infinite loop via an RX descriptor with a NULL buffer address.
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2020-28916
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days: 0.05%
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less: ~ 20 % EPSS Score History EPSS FAQ
CVSS scores for CVE-2020-28916
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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2.1
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
3.9
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2.9
|
nvd@nist.gov |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
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3.6
|
nvd@nist.gov |
CWE ids for CVE-2020-28916
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The product contains an iteration or loop with an exit condition that cannot be reached, i.e., an infinite loop.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2020-28916
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https://lists.nongnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2020-11/msg03185.html
Re: [PATCH] hw/net/e1000e: advance desc_offset in case of null descriptoExploit;Mailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00008.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 3099-1] qemu security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00024.html
[SECURITY] [DLA 2560-1] qemu security updateMailing List;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/12/01/2
oss-security - CVE-2020-28916 QEMU: e1000e: infinite loop scenario in case of null packet descriptorMailing List;Patch;Third Party Advisory
Products affected by CVE-2020-28916
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:qemu:qemu:5.0.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*