Description
Buffer overflow in hw/ide/ahci.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to migrating ports.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | qemu | 2.1+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | qemu | 2.1+dfsg-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | qemu | 2.1+dfsg-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | qemu | 2.0.0+dfsg-2ubuntu1.3 | USN-2342-1 |
openSUSE
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| openSUSE Tumbleweed | qemu | 2.6.1-1.5 | openSUSE-SU-2024:10233-1 |
Advisories 2
- USN-2342-1 qemu, qemu-kvm vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026
- openSUSE-SU-2024:10233-1 qemu-2.6.1-1.5 on GA media SUSE / openSUSE Security Updates · Feb 4, 2026