CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-3209

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PCNET controller in QEMU allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a packet with TXSTATUS_STARTPACKET set and then a crafted packet with TXSTATUS_DEVICEOWNS set.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can remotely take control of the system, posing a serious security threat to the organization.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update QEMU to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized activity.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the PCNET controller in QEMU allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by sending a packet with TXSTATUS_STARTPACKET set and then a crafted packet with TXSTATUS_DEVICEOWNS set.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS