Intrusion PreventionQEMU.vnc.set.pixel.format.bits.per.pixel.Memory.Corruption
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Memory Corruption vulnerability in QEMU VNC.
The vulnerability is caused by lack of proper validation when the vulnerable software handle a maliciously crafted packet. A remote attacker can exploit this to execute arbitrary code within context of the affected software.
Affected Products
QEMU QEMU prior to commit e6908bfe8e07f2b4
Impact
Denial of Service: Remote attackers can crash vulnerable systems.
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://github.com/qemu/qemu/commit/e6908bfe8e07f2b4
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 39685 |
| Created | Dec 18, 2014 |
| Updated | Nov 09, 2021 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2014-7815 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 89.07% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | Linux |
| Affected App | Other |