CVE-2015-8556
UnknownEPSS 13.37%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8556 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Gentoo QEMU package before 2.5.0-r1.. EPSS estimates a 13.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Gentoo QEMU package before 2.5.0-r1.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.4.1 |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134948/Gentoo-QEMU-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-01Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39010/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/134948/Gentoo-QEMU-Local-Privilege-Escalation.htmlExploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-01Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/39010/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8556?
Local privilege escalation vulnerability in the Gentoo QEMU package before 2.5.0-r1.
How severe is CVE-2015-8556?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8556 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 13.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8556?
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.
Are you affected by CVE-2015-8556?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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