CVE-2009-3616: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2009-3616: Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in vnc.c in the VNC server in QEMU 0.10.6 and earlier might allow g...

Multiple use-after-free vulnerabilities in vnc.c in the VNC server in QEMU 0.10.6 and earlier might allow guest OS users to execute arbitrary code on the host OS by establishing a connection from a VNC client and then (1) disconnecting during data transfer, (2) sending a message using incorrect integer data types, or (3) using the Fuzzy Screen Mode protocol, related to double free vulnerabilities.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 06:31 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This old QEMU VNC server flaw could let someone with guest-level access break isolation and potentially run code on the host. The business concern is highest where legacy QEMU 0.10.6 or earlier remains in use with VNC console support enabled. Exposure is most likely in legacy virtualization environments running QEMU 0.10.6 or earlier with the built-in VNC server enabled. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so package-level exposure must be confirmed locally. Treat as high priority only for legacy virtualization estates. Modern, supported QEMU deployments are unlikely to be exposed, but old hosts with VNC enabled deserve prompt verification because the impact crosses guest-to-host isolation. Mitigation focus: Inventory QEMU versions and identify systems at 0.10.6 or earlier.; Apply vendor-supported QEMU packages containing the referenced VNC fixes.; Disable QEMU VNC access where it is not required..

Prepared: Jun 28, 2026, 18:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 23, 2009, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=501131CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=508567CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=505641CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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