CVE Catalog

CVE-2015-5279

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne2000_receive function in hw/net/ne2000.c in QEMU before version 2.4.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (instance crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to receiving packets.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to denial of service, affecting system availability, and also poses a risk of arbitrary code execution, threatening the security of the entire infrastructure.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update QEMU to version 2.4.0.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for potential exploitation attempts.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne2000_receive function in hw/net/ne2000.c in QEMU before 2.4.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (instance crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to receiving packets.

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