Improper Input Validation Affecting virtio-win package, versions <0:1.7.4-1.el7


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on CentOS security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.8% (78th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-CENTOS7-VIRTIOWIN-2045901
  • published26 Jul 2021
  • disclosed15 Dec 2014

Introduced: 15 Dec 2014

CVE-2015-3215  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-20  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Centos:7 virtio-win to version 0:1.7.4-1.el7 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream virtio-win package and not the virtio-win package as distributed by Centos. See How to fix? for Centos:7 relevant fixed versions and status.

The NetKVM Windows Virtio driver allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (guest crash) via a crafted length value in an IP packet, as demonstrated by a value that does not account for the size of the IP options.

CVSS Base Scores

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