CVE-2017-8309
HighSummary
A memory leak in audio/audio.c in QEMU allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service by repeatedly starting and stopping audio capture.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to exhaust memory resources, leading to system disruption.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update QEMU to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor the system for unusual audio capture activities.
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Original NVD description (English source)
Memory leak in the audio/audio.c in QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) by repeatedly starting and stopping audio capture.