CVE-2015-8666
HIGHCVSS 7.9/10EPSS 0.43%
Last modified
CVE-2015-8666 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.9/10 on the CVSS scale. Heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU, when built with the Q35-chipset-based PC system emulator.. EPSS estimates a 0.43% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU, when built with the Q35-chipset-based PC system emulator.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:H/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.4.1 | — |
| Qemu | Qemu | 2.5.0 | Rc0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 | — |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/24/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79670Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283722Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-01Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/24/1Mailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79670Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1283722Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00007.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-01Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8666?
Heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU, when built with the Q35-chipset-based PC system emulator.
How severe is CVE-2015-8666?
CVE-2015-8666 has a CVSS score of 7.9/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8666?
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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