[SECURITY] [DLA 1128-1] qemu-kvm security update

Package : qemu-kvm
Version : 1.1.2+dfsg-6+deb7u24
CVE ID : CVE-2017-14167 CVE-2017-15038

Multiple vulnerabilities were discovered in qemu-kvm, a full
virtualization solution for Linux hosts on x86 hardware with x86 guests
based on the Quick Emulator(Qemu).

CVE-2017-14167

Incorrect validation of multiboot headers could result in the
execution of arbitrary code.

CVE-2017-15038

When using 9pfs qemu-kvm is vulnerable to an information
disclosure issue. It could occur while accessing extended attributes
of a file due to a race condition. This could be used to disclose
heap memory contents of the host.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.1.2+dfsg-6+deb7u24.

We recommend that you upgrade your qemu-kvm packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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