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CVE-2013-4538: Multiple buffer overflows in the ssd0323_load function in hw/display/ssd0323.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 allow r...

Multiple buffer overflows in the ssd0323_load function in hw/display/ssd0323.c in QEMU before 1.7.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted (1) cmd_len, (2) row, or (3) col values; (4) row_start and row_end values; or (5) col_star and col_end values in a savevm image.

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This is an old QEMU flaw in loading saved virtual machine state. A malicious savevm image could corrupt memory, causing a crash or possibly code execution in the QEMU process. The main business concern is legacy virtualization systems that load untrusted or externally supplied VM snapshots. Exposure is most likely in legacy QEMU deployments before 1.7.2, especially systems importing VM save-state images, snapshots, or migration data from untrusted sources. Modern patched QEMU versions are unlikely to be affected based on the provided sources. Treat this as a legacy exposure issue. Prioritize remediation where old QEMU versions still run production workloads or accept imported VM state. For fully patched environments, urgency is lower, but inventory confirmation is still warranted. Mitigation focus: Upgrade QEMU to 1.7.2 or later, or a vendor-supported patched package.; Apply relevant distribution security updates, including vendor advisories such as Fedora's update.; Avoid loading VM save-state images or migration data from untrusted sources..

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