CVE-2015-8744: Input Validation
First published: Mon Oct 12 2015(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: secalert@redhat.com secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| QEMU qemu | <=2.4.1 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| debian/qemu | 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u7 1:9.2.0+ds-2 |
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Reference Links
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=a7278b36fcab9af469563bd7b
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3471
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/04/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/01/04/6
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79821
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034576
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1270871
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201602-01
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2015-8744
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commitdiff;h=a7278b36fcab9af469563bd7b
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1082030&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=1082030&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1295441
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1295440
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=a7278b36fcab9af469563bd7b9dadebe2ae25e48
- http://git.qemu.org/?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=786fd2b0f87baded8c9e55307b99719eea3e016e
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2015-8744
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2015-8744
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-8744
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2015-8744
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2015-8744?
CVE-2015-8744 is a vulnerability in QEMU (Quick Emulator) that occurs when a guest sends a Layer-2 packet smaller than 22 bytes, resulting in a crash issue and possible DoS.
How severe is CVE-2015-8744?
CVE-2015-8744 is considered to be a low severity vulnerability.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-8744?
QEMU (Quick Emulator) versions 2.0.0 up to exclusive 2.0.0+dfsg-2ubuntu1.22, 1:2.3+dfsg-5ubuntu9.2, and other versions listed in the vulnerability description are affected.
How can CVE-2015-8744 be fixed?
To fix CVE-2015-8744, update QEMU to version 2.0.0+dfsg-2ubuntu1.22 or apply the appropriate security patches for other affected versions.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2015-8744?
You can find more information about CVE-2015-8744 on the following websites: SecurityTracker (http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1034576), SecurityFocus (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/79821), and Debian Security Advisory (http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3471).
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