CVE-2015-8817: QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) built to use 'address_space_translate' to map an address to a MemoryRegionSection is vulnerable to an OOB r/w access issue. ...

Description

QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) built to use 'address_space_translate' to map an address to a MemoryRegionSection is vulnerable to an OOB r/w access issue. It could occur while doing pci_dma_read/write calls. Affects QEMU versions >= 1.6.0 and <= 2.3.1. A privileged user inside guest could use this flaw to crash the guest instance resulting in DoS.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.40%

31.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Qemu	Qemu	1.6.0
Qemu	Qemu	1.6.1
Qemu	Qemu	1.6.2
Qemu	Qemu	1.7.1
Qemu	Qemu	2.0.0
Qemu	Qemu	2.0.2
Qemu	Qemu	2.1.0
Qemu	Qemu	2.1.1
Qemu	Qemu	2.1.2
Qemu	Qemu	2.1.3
Qemu	Qemu	2.2.0
Qemu	Qemu	2.2.1
Qemu	Qemu	2.3.0
Qemu	Qemu	2.3.1

References

Timeline

Published: Dec 29, 2016
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8817?

QEMU (aka Quick Emulator) built to use 'address_space_translate' to map an address to a MemoryRegionSection is vulnerable to an OOB r/w access issue. It could occur while doing pci_dma_read/write calls. Affects QEMU versions >= 1.6.0 and <= 2.3.1. A privileged user inside guest could use this flaw to crash the guest instance resulting in DoS.

How severe is CVE-2015-8817?

Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8817 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-8817?

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.