How severe is CVE-2015-5279?

CVE-2015-5279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.

Is CVE-2015-5279 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-5279?

CVE-2015-5279 affects Qemu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-5279?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2015-5279 published?

CVE-2015-5279 was published on 2015-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-5279

CVE-2015-5279 is a high-severity vulnerability in Qemu with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 2.0 base score 7.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (60th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Qemu
Published: 2015-09-28
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne2000_receive function in hw/net/ne2000.c in QEMU before 2.4.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (instance crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to receiving packets.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-5279?: Heap-based buffer overflow in the ne2000_receive function in hw/net/ne2000.c in QEMU before 2.4.0.1 allows guest OS users to cause a denial of service (instance crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to receiving packets.
How severe is CVE-2015-5279?: CVE-2015-5279 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.2, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2015-5279 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (60th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-5279?: CVE-2015-5279 affects Qemu. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5279?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2015-5279 published?: CVE-2015-5279 was published on 2015-09-28 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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