CVE-2017-15268
UnknownEPSS 4.27%
Last modified
CVE-2017-15268 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Qemu through 2.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a memory leak by triggering slow data-channel read operations, related to io/channel-websock.c.. EPSS estimates a 4.27% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Qemu through 2.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a memory leak by triggering slow data-channel read operations, related to io/channel-websock.c.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Qemu | Qemu | <= 2.10.0 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101277Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1718964Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2017-10/msg02278.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101277Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1718964Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2017-10/msg02278.htmlMailing List, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-15268?
Qemu through 2.10.0 allows remote attackers to cause a memory leak by triggering slow data-channel read operations, related to io/channel-websock.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-15268?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15268 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 4.27% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15268?
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.
How Strix Helps
- How Strix found a critical auth bypass in etcdStrix autonomously discovered a critical authentication bypass in etcd, later designated CVE-2026-33413.
- Autonomous PentestingAI agents that find and validate exploitable vulnerabilities like this one across your applications.
- PR ReviewsPentest every pull request so vulnerable code is caught before it ships to production.
- AI Penetration TestingHow AI-driven penetration testing continuously covers your attack surface.
Related CVEs from 2017
- CVE-2017-15262IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 …
- CVE-2017-15263IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) with PDF plugin version 4.43 …
- CVE-2017-15264IrfanView version 4.44 (32bit) allows attackers to cause a d…
- CVE-2017-15265Race condition in the ALSA subsystem in the Linux kernel bef…7
- CVE-2017-15266In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a Divide-By-Zero in EXTRAC…
- CVE-2017-15267In GNU Libextractor 1.4, there is a NULL Pointer Dereference…
- CVE-2017-15269The PSFTPd 10.0.4 Build 729 server does not prevent FTP boun…
- CVE-2017-1527IBM Business Process Manager 7.5, 8.0, and 8.5 is vulnerable…
- CVE-2017-15270The PSFTPd 10.0.4 Build 729 server does not properly escape …
- CVE-2017-15271A use-after-free issue could be triggered remotely in the SF…
- CVE-2017-15272The PSFTPd 10.0.4 Build 729 server stores its configuration …
- CVE-2017-15273Mahara 15.04 before 15.04.15, 16.04 before 16.04.9, 16.10 be…
Are you affected by CVE-2017-15268?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
Scan your code nowSource: NVD / NIST