LOW
CVE-2020-15469
CWE-476Published: July 2, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
2.3
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
In QEMU 4.2.0, a MemoryRegionOps object may lack read/write callback methods, leading to a NULL pointer dereference.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-15469 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires high privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.High
User InteractionNone
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityLow
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (8)
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00024.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2020-06/msg09961.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2020/07/02/1Mailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/02/msg00024.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/09/msg00008.htmlMailing List · Third Party Advisory
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https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2020-06/msg09961.htmlMailing List · Patch · Third Party Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2020-15469
CVSS Score2.3 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-476
CISA KEVNo
Affected2 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 2, 2020
Related CVEs (CWE-476)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-15469 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.