CVE-2015-5261
UnknownEPSS 0.49%
Last modified
CVE-2015-5261 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Heap-based buffer overflow in SPICE before 0.12.6 allows guest OS users to read and write to arbitrary memory locations on the host via guest QXL commands related to surface creation.. EPSS estimates a 0.49% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in SPICE before 0.12.6 allows guest OS users to read and write to arbitrary memory locations on the host via guest QXL commands related to surface creation.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 15.04 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 6.7.z |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 6.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Desktop | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server | 7.0 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Server Eus | 7.1 |
| Redhat | Enterprise Linux Workstation | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Spice Project | Spice | <= 0.12.5 |
References
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5261?
Heap-based buffer overflow in SPICE before 0.12.6 allows guest OS users to read and write to arbitrary memory locations on the host via guest QXL commands related to surface creation.
How severe is CVE-2015-5261?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5261 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5261?
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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