CVE-2015-8619
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.90%
Last modified
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/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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
- Last Modified
- 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.
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