CVE-2015-5165

CVE-2015-5165 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Redhat Openstack with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 13% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-908.

Key facts

Description

The C+ mode offload emulation in the RTL8139 network card device model in QEMU, as used in Xen 4.5.x and earlier, allows remote attackers to read process heap memory via unspecified vectors.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5165?
The C+ mode offload emulation in the RTL8139 network card device model in QEMU, as used in Xen 4.5.x and earlier, allows remote attackers to read process heap memory via unspecified vectors.
How severe is CVE-2015-5165?
CVE-2015-5165 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2015-5165 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 13% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5165?
CVE-2015-5165 primarily affects Redhat Openstack. In total, 65 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5165?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5165 published?
CVE-2015-5165 was published on 2015-08-12 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (65)

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