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CVE-2026-97889: QEMU on Debian/Ubuntu may let attackers run code
CVE-2026-97889 · published 2 days ago
Summary
The QEMU virtualization software packaged for Debian and Ubuntu can be abused to execute malicious code on the host system. This could let an attacker take control of the server or compromise data. Update QEMU to the latest security-patched version provided by your distribution as soon as possible.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Ecosystem | Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian:12 | debian | qemu | All versions |
| Debian:13 | debian | qemu | All versions |
| Debian:14 | debian | qemu | All versions |
| Ubuntu:Pro:14.04:LTS | canonical | qemu | All versions |
| Ubuntu:26.10 | canonical | qemu-hwe | All versions |
Original advisory text
DEBIAN-CVE-2026-97889
[Unknown description]
References
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2026-97889 Vendor Advisory
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2026-97889 Third Party Advisory
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2026-97889 Third Party Advisory
- https://gitlab.com/qemu-project/qemu/-/work_items/4579 Third Party Advisory
Timeline
Published3 Nov 2026
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Oct 2026
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