CVE-2026-9238 affects QEMU packages and is addressed by an Echo security update. It is also included in Oracle Linux 9 security advisory ELSA-2026-500220 alongside other QEMU vulnerabilities. Details of the underlying flaw, vulnerable function, affected-version range, and exploitation mechanism are currently unavailable.
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A high-severity vulnerability affecting QEMU packages, identified by Tenable Cloud Security plugin 461944. Its CVSS v3 base score is 8.4; the vector indicates local access, low privileges, no user interaction, changed scope, and high integrity and availability impacts. The content does not describe the underlying flaw. The prescribed fix is to update QEMU and related packages to version 1:10.0.12+ds-0+deb13u1 or later.
A specific vulnerability referenced in an Oracle Linux 9 security advisory affecting QEMU-related packages.
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Cross-references every affected SKU, including bundled OEM variants.
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