QEMU up to 10.0.3 VF Enable Bit write Mask hw/pci/pcie_sriov.c incorrect provision of specified functionality

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in QEMU up to 10.0.3. It has been classified as problematic. This affects an unknown function of the file hw/pci/pcie_sriov.c of the component VF Enable Bit write Mask. The manipulation leads to incorrect provision of specified functionality. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2025-54567. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in QEMU up to 10.0.3. This issue affects an unknown code block of the file hw/pci/pcie_sriov.c of the component VF Enable Bit write Mask. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a incorrect provision of specified functionality vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-684. The code does not function according to its published specifications, potentially leading to incorrect usage. Impacted is integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

hw/pci/pcie_sriov.c in QEMU through 10.0.3 mishandles the VF Enable bit write mask, a related issue to CVE-2024-26327.

It is possible to read the advisory at lore.kernel.org. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2025-54567 since 07/25/2025. The exploitation is known to be difficult. Access to the local network is required for this attack. No form of authentication is needed for a successful exploitation. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 12/16/2025).

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 254417 (Debian dsa-5983 : qemu-block-extra - security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment.

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (254417) and CERT Bund (WID-SEC-2025-1644). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

Affected

  • SUSE openSUSE
  • Open Source QEMU

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.6
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

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Class: Incorrect provision of specified functionality
CWE: CWE-684
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Remote: Partially

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Nessus ID: 254417
Nessus Name: Debian dsa-5983 : qemu-block-extra - security update

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Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

07/25/2025 Advisory disclosed
07/25/2025 +0 days CVE reserved
07/25/2025 +0 days VulDB entry created
12/16/2025 +144 days VulDB entry last update

Sourcesinfo

Product: qemu.org

Advisory: lore.kernel.org
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2025-54567 (🔒)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2025-54567
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-317567
CERT Bund: WID-SEC-2025-1644 - QEMU: Mehrere Schwachstellen ermöglichen Manipulation von Dateien

Entryinfo

Created: 07/25/2025 08:43
Updated: 12/16/2025 15:47
Changes: 07/25/2025 08:43 (62), 07/25/2025 20:52 (7), 08/17/2025 18:09 (2), 08/26/2025 10:14 (2), 12/16/2025 15:47 (12)
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