CVE-2015-8619

Name: CVE-2015-8619
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-13T17:59:00.513+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.90%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-8619 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. The Human Monitor Interface support in QEMU allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash).. EPSS estimates a 3.90% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Human Monitor Interface support in QEMU allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash).

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.5/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS Probability

3.90%

88.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	<= 2.5.1.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3471Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2015-12/msg02930.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-01Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3471Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/23/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2015-12/msg02930.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-01Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8619?

The Human Monitor Interface support in QEMU allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash).

How severe is CVE-2015-8619?

CVE-2015-8619 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.90% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8619?

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-2015-8619?

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Source: NVD / NIST