Out-of-Bounds Write in Qemu (CVE-2015-8666)
Summary
Out-of-bounds write in Qemu (CVE-2015-8666). Data can be tampered with by attackers.
Original description
The description as published by the source.
Heap-based buffer overflow in QEMU, when built with the Q35-chipset-based PC system emulator.
Source: NIST National Vulnerability Database NVD
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A weakness called CVE-2015-8666 was discovered in Qemu.
In plain terms, it is an out-of-bounds write that can let attackers hijack the program.
Severity is High (CVSS 7.9/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
What you should do: update the affected software to the latest version. If unsure, ask your IT team or search the vendor's site for "Qemu CVE-2015-8666".
CVE-2015-8666 (Qemu). Severity: High / CVSSv3 7.9. Category: CWE-787.
Response plan:
- Check the vendor advisory for affected versions and the patched release.
- If a vulnerable version is running in production, schedule maintenance (urgency from KEV/CVSS).
- If no patch yet, mitigate via WAF rule, disabling the affected feature, etc.
- Monitor logs / SIEM for known IOC and PoC signatures of this CVE.
PoCs and fix commits: see the 'References' section, MITRE, and NVD.
A weakness (CVE-2015-8666) in Qemu. In plain words, it is an out-of-bounds write that can let attackers hijack the program.
Target versions of Qemu (see vendor advisory). If running in production, identify exposure immediately.
Severity: High (CVSS 7.9/10). If exploited, attackers can leak data or disrupt key functionality.
Update to the patched release as listed in the vendor advisory. (Typical mitigation pattern for CWE-787)
If a patch is not yet available, consider disabling the affected feature, applying WAF rules, blocking via network ACLs, or isolating the vulnerable version.
Check version information, scan dependencies via SBOM, and monitor SIEM for IOC and PoC signatures related to this CVE.
Fix status by distribution
Fixed packages published by each distribution for this CVE
- Debian DEBIAN-CVE-2015-8666 qemu Fixed in: 1:2.5+dfsg-1
References
- advisory securityfocus.com
- advisory bugzilla.redhat.com
- advisory lists.debian.org
- advisory security.gentoo.org
- patch openwall.com
- web git.qemu-project.org