MEDIUM
CVE-2019-9824
CWE-908Published: June 3, 2019· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
tcp_emu in slirp/tcp_subr.c (aka slirp/src/tcp_subr.c) in QEMU 3.0.0 uses uninitialized data in an snprintf call, leading to Information disclosure.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2019-9824 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires low privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
A successful exploit results in complete confidentiality breach (data exposure), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.Low
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityHigh
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
qemu1 product(s)
qemu
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (14)
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2019-03/msg00400.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2019-03/msg00400.htmlPatch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2019-9824
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-908
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJun 3, 2019
Related CVEs (CWE-908)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2019-9824 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.