SB2015100612 - Heap-based buffer overflow in qemu (Alpine package)
Published: October 6, 2015
Security Bulletin ID
SB2015100612
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Adjecent network
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5279)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in the ne2000_receive function in hw/net/ne2000.c in QEMU before 2.4.0.1. A remote attacker can use vectors related to receiving packets. to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.