Out-of-bounds Write Affecting qemu package, versions <1:2.3+dfsg-5ubuntu9.2


Severity

Recommended
low

Based on Ubuntu security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
1.68% (88th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-UBUNTU1510-QEMU-427288
  • published13 Apr 2017
  • disclosed13 Apr 2017

Introduced: 13 Apr 2017

CVE-2015-8619  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-787  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade Ubuntu:15.10 qemu to version 1:2.3+dfsg-5ubuntu9.2 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream qemu package and not the qemu package as distributed by Ubuntu. See How to fix? for Ubuntu:15.10 relevant fixed versions and status.

The Human Monitor Interface support in QEMU allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write and application crash).

CVSS Scores

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