How severe is CVE-2026-2243?

CVE-2026-2243 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2026-2243 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2026-2243?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

Does CVE-2026-2243 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?

Yes. CVE-2026-2243 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7806.

When was CVE-2026-2243 published?

CVE-2026-2243 was published on 2026-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2026-2243

CVE-2026-2243 is a medium-severity vulnerability with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-125.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.1)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (2nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
EU (EUVD) id: EUVD-2026-7806
Weakness: CWE-125
Published: 2026-02-19
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A flaw was found in QEMU. A specially crafted VMDK image could trigger an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, potentially leading to a 12-byte leak of sensitive information or a denial of service condition (DoS).

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2026-2243?: A flaw was found in QEMU. A specially crafted VMDK image could trigger an out-of-bounds read vulnerability, potentially leading to a 12-byte leak of sensitive information or a denial of service condition (DoS).
How severe is CVE-2026-2243?: CVE-2026-2243 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.1, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is low, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2026-2243 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (2nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2026-2243?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
Does CVE-2026-2243 have an EU (EUVD) identifier?: Yes. CVE-2026-2243 is tracked in the ENISA EU Vulnerability Database (EUVD) as EUVD-2026-7806.
When was CVE-2026-2243 published?: CVE-2026-2243 was published on 2026-02-19 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

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