CVE-2015-0236

Name: CVE-2015-0236
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2015-01-29T15:59:00.06+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-0236 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libvirt before 1.2.12 allow remote authenticated users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag with a crafted (1) snapshot to the virDomainSnapshotGetXMLDesc interface or (2) image to the virDomainSaveImageGetXMLDesc interface.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libvirt before 1.2.12 allow remote authenticated users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag with a crafted (1) snapshot to the virDomainSnapshotGetXMLDesc interface or (2) image to the virDomainSaveImageGetXMLDesc interface.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Mageia	Mageia	4.0
Redhat	Libvirt	<= 1.2.11
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.0
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.1
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.2
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.3
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.4
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.5
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.6
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.7
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.8
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.9
Redhat	Libvirt	1.2.10
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	12.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	15.10
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Hpc Node	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0046.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0323.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62766
http://security.libvirt.org/2015/0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:035Broken Link
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:070Broken Link
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2867-1Third Party Advisory
http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0046.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0323.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/62766
http://security.libvirt.org/2015/0001.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:035Broken Link
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2015:070Broken Link
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2867-1Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Jan 29, 2015
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-0236?

How severe is CVE-2015-0236?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-0236 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-0236?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST