CVE-2015-8666 Memory corruption in n/a
Heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU's Q35 chipset emulator allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2015-8666?
CVE-2015-8666 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 11 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU, when built with the Q35-chipset-based PC system emulator.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-8666?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Qemu Qemu.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8666?
Apply the vendor's patch.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2015-8666 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2015-8666 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8666, GHSA-q6xv-hggq-8w4h, UBUNTU-CVE-2015-8666.