Vulnerability Description
Stack-based buffer overflow in the xl command line utility in Xen 4.1.x through 4.5.x allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via a long configuration argument.
CVSS Score
6.8
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:L/Au:S/C:C/I:C/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xen | Xen | 4.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00041.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00042.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75573
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032973
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-137.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-03
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00041.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00042.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3414
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75573
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032973
- http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-137.htmlPatchVendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-03
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-3259?
CVE-2015-3259 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Stack-based buffer overflow in the xl command line utility in Xen 4.1.x through 4.5.x allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via a long configuration argument.
How severe is CVE-2015-3259?
CVE-2015-3259 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-3259?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xen Xen.