CVE-2017-15268
First published: Thu Sep 28 2017(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/qemu | <=1:2.10.0+dfsg-2<=1:2.8+dfsg-6 | |
| QEMU KVM | <=2.10.0 | |
| debian/qemu | 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u2 1:7.2+dfsg-7+deb12u12 1:9.2.0+ds-5 |
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Reference Links
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15268
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-15268
- https://git.qemu.org/gitweb.cgi?p=qemu.git;a=commit;h=a7b20a8efa28e5f22c26c06cd06c2f12bc863493
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17381
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15289
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15119
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-15118
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=880836
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101277
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:0816
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2018:1104
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/qemu/+bug/1718964
- https://lists.gnu.org/archive/html/qemu-devel/2017-10/msg02278.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3575-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4213
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-15268
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1718964
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/10/12/4
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1496882
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1496881
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1500749
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1500751
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1496879
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-15268
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-15268
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-15268?
CVE-2017-15268 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for causing memory leaks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-15268?
To fix CVE-2017-15268, upgrade to a patched version of QEMU such as 1:5.2+dfsg-11+deb11u3 or newer.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-15268?
CVE-2017-15268 affects QEMU versions up to and including 2.10.0 that support I/O channels with websockets.
Why is CVE-2017-15268 a concern for remote attackers?
CVE-2017-15268 allows remote attackers to exploit slow data-channel read operations, leading to a memory leak.
How can I determine if my QEMU installation is vulnerable to CVE-2017-15268?
You can determine vulnerability by checking if your QEMU version is 2.10.0 or earlier and if it includes websockets support.
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