CVE-2015-3259: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jul 16 2015(Updated: )
Stack-based buffer overflow in the xl command line utility in Xen 4.1.x through 4.5.x allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via a long configuration argument.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.5 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.1.6.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.2.3 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.3.4 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.0 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.0-rc1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.1 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.4.2 | |
| Xen xen-unstable | =4.5.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00041.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00042.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75573
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032973
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-137.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-03
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3259?
CVE-2015-3259 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to allow privilege escalation for local guest administrators.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3259?
To fix CVE-2015-3259, ensure you upgrade to a version of Xen that is not vulnerable, specifically 4.5.0 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3259?
CVE-2015-3259 affects local guest administrators using Xen versions 4.1.x through 4.5.x.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-3259?
CVE-2015-3259 is a stack-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Can CVE-2015-3259 be exploited remotely?
No, CVE-2015-3259 requires local access to the system to exploit the vulnerability.
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