SB2015051805 - SUSE Linux update for qemu

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SB2015051805 - SUSE Linux update for qemu

Published: May 18, 2015

Security Bulletin ID SB2015051805
Severity
Critical
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Resource management error (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-1779)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to a crash the entire system.

The VNC websocket frame decoder in QEMU allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory and CPU consumption) via a large (1) websocket payload or (2) HTTP headers section.


2) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3456)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to buffer overflow in the Floppy Disk Controller (FDC) emulation. A remote attacker can send specially crafted FDC commands, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full control of the vulnerable system.

Note: the vulnerability was being actively exploited.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References