CVE-2015-5745: Buffer Overflow
First published: Thu Jan 23 2020(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the send_control_msg function in hw/char/virtio-serial-bus.c in QEMU before 2.4.0 allows guest users to cause a denial of service (QEMU process crash) via a crafted virtio control message.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU qemu | <2.4.0 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =22 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =23 | |
| Arista EOS | =4.12 | |
| Arista EOS | =4.13 | |
| Arista EOS | =4.14 | |
| Arista EOS | =4.15 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168077.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168646.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168671.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/06/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/08/06/5
- https://github.com/qemu/qemu/commit/7882080388be5088e72c425b02223c02e6cb4295
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2015-07/msg05458.html
- https://www.arista.com/en/support/advisories-notices/security-advisories/1180-security-advisory-13
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-5745?
CVE-2015-5745 is a buffer overflow vulnerability in the send_control_msg function in QEMU before version 2.4.0.
What is the severity of CVE-2015-5745?
The severity of CVE-2015-5745 is medium, with a CVSS score of 6.5.
How does CVE-2015-5745 affect QEMU?
CVE-2015-5745 allows guest users to cause a denial of service (QEMU process crash) via a crafted virtio control message in QEMU versions before 2.4.0.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5745?
To fix CVE-2015-5745, update QEMU to version 2.4.0 or later.
Are there any references for CVE-2015-5745?
Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2015-5745 at the following links: [link1](http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168077.html), [link2](http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168646.html), [link3](http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-October/168671.html)
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