CVE-2015-5279: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Sep 28 2015(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne2000_receive function in hw/net/ne2000.c in QEMU before 2.4.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (instance crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to receiving packets.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU KVM | <=2.4.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commit%3Bh=7aa2bcad0ca837dd6d4bf4fa38a80314b4a6b755
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/169036.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/169039.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/167369.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-10/msg00019.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1896.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1923.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1924.html
- http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-1925.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3361
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3362
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/09/15/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/linuxbulletinoct2015-2719645.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76746
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1033569
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2015-09/msg03984.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-01
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/1188-security-advisory-14
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5279?
CVE-2015-5279 has a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5279?
To fix CVE-2015-5279, upgrade QEMU to version 2.4.0.1 or later.
What causes CVE-2015-5279?
CVE-2015-5279 is caused by a heap-based buffer overflow in the ne2000_receive function in QEMU.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-5279?
Users of QEMU versions prior to 2.4.0.1 are affected by CVE-2015-5279.
What can happen if CVE-2015-5279 is exploited?
If CVE-2015-5279 is exploited, it can lead to instance crashes or allow attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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