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CVE-2015-5247

UnknownEPSS 1.37%

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CVE-2015-5247 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The virStorageVolCreateXML API in libvirt 1.2.14 through 1.2.19 allows remote authenticated users with a read-write connection to cause a denial of service (libvirtd crash) by triggering a failed unlink after creating a volume on a root_squash NFS pool.. EPSS estimates a 1.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The virStorageVolCreateXML API in libvirt 1.2.14 through 1.2.19 allows remote authenticated users with a read-write connection to cause a denial of service (libvirtd crash) by triggering a failed unlink after creating a volume on a root_squash NFS pool.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.37%

68.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
RedhatLibvirt1.2.14
RedhatLibvirt1.2.15
RedhatLibvirt1.2.16
RedhatLibvirt1.2.17
RedhatLibvirt1.2.18
RedhatLibvirt1.2.19
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5247?
The virStorageVolCreateXML API in libvirt 1.2.14 through 1.2.19 allows remote authenticated users with a read-write connection to cause a denial of service (libvirtd crash) by triggering a failed unlink after creating a volume on a root_squash NFS pool.
How severe is CVE-2015-5247?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5247 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5247?
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