-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA1

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debian Security Advisory DSA-3262-1                   security@debian.org
http://www.debian.org/security/                        Moritz Muehlenhoff
May 18, 2015                           http://www.debian.org/security/faq
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Package        : xen
CVE ID         : CVE-2015-3456

Jason Geffner discovered a buffer overflow in the emulated floppy
disk drive, resulting in the potential execution of arbitrary code.
This only affects HVM guests.

For the oldstable distribution (wheezy), this problem has been fixed
in version 4.1.4-3+deb7u6.

The stable distribution (jessie) is already fixed through the qemu
update provided as DSA-3259-1.

We recommend that you upgrade your xen packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org

Debian: DSA-3262-1: xen security update

May 18, 2015
Jason Geffner discovered a buffer overflow in the emulated floppy disk drive, resulting in the potential execution of arbitrary code

Summary

Jason Geffner discovered a buffer overflow in the emulated floppy
disk drive, resulting in the potential execution of arbitrary code.
This only affects HVM guests.

For the oldstable distribution (wheezy), this problem has been fixed
in version 4.1.4-3+deb7u6.

The stable distribution (jessie) is already fixed through the qemu
update provided as DSA-3259-1.

We recommend that you upgrade your xen packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org

Severity
Package : xen
CVE ID : CVE-2015-3456

Related News

19.Laptop Bed Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta has been released and provides compelling reasons to consider it for desktop usage. While AlmaLinux is primarily known as a
32.Lock Code Circular Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Linux admins and security practitioners face significant challenges in keeping their Linux systems secure amidst the constant threat of kernel bugs.
1.Penguin Landscape Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
A significant security threat, known as the Spectre v2 exploit, has been observed targeting Linux systems running on modern Intel processors. Let's
10.FingerPrint Locks Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The recent release of I2P 2.5.0 , an anonymous P2P network that protects against online censorship, surveillance, and monitoring, has brought a slew
24.Key Code Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The Akira ransomware group has extorted approximately $42 million from over 250 victims since January 1, 2024. The group initially focused on
5.ShakingHands Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
At The Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit North America , Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, discussed various topics related to Linux
30.Lock Globe Motherboard Esm H320
1 - 2 min read
The SPDX 3.0 release marks a significant milestone in software management, particularly for Linux admins, infosec professionals, internet security
11.Locks IsometricPattern Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Open Source maintainers and developers have been warned about the continued wave of attacks aimed at project maintainers similar to those recently
Sign Up

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved