ID:2100 - Exploit for Buffer overflow in Xen - CVE-2015-3456
Published: March 18, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU5580
Vulnerability risk: Critical
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-3456
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Vulnerable software:
Xen
Xen
Link to public exploit:
Vulnerability description
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.