CVE-2020-25084
CWE-416Published: September 25, 2020· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
Official Description
QEMU 5.0.0 has a use-after-free in hw/usb/hcd-xhci.c because the usb_packet_map return value is not checked.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2020-25084 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.
The vulnerability has a "Changed" scope, meaning successful exploitation can impact components beyond the vulnerable component itself — such as the host operating system or adjacent services.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-416): Use-after-free vulnerabilities involve accessing memory after it has been freed, often enabling arbitrary code execution.
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Quick Facts
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Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2020-25084 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts