CVE-2012-0029

7.4 HIGH 0.9% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

Heap-based buffer overflow in the process_tx_desc function in the e1000 emulation (hw/e1000.c) in qemu-kvm 0.12, and possibly other versions, allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (QEMU crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via crafted legacy mode packets.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited from the same network segment with a login. High risk of data exposure, data tampering, service disruption.
Exploit odds: 0.9% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2012-01-27 15:55 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-16 23:36 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 0.9% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 7.4 HIGH (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2012-01-27 15:55 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-16 23:36 UTC
Exploit probability: 0.9% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-119 · Buffer errors
Record status: Modified

Affected

Kvm Group qemu-kvm 0.12

Attack profile CVSS 2.0 · 7.4

Attack vector: Adjacent network
Complexity: Medium
Authentication: Single
Confidentiality: Complete
Integrity: Complete
Availability: Complete

Raw vector

AV:A/AC:M/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record