CVE-2015-5278

What it is

The ne2000_receive function in hw/net/ne2000.c in QEMU before 2.4.0.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and instance crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via vectors related to receiving packets.

At a glance

Exploitability

Can be exploited over the network with a low-privilege account. High risk of service disruption.

Exploit odds

2.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).

Fix

A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

1. 2020-01-23 20:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2. 2026-06-17 00:28 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

• Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
• Exploit odds: 2.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
• Severity: 6.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
• Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published

2020-01-23 20:15 UTC

Last modified

2026-06-17 00:28 UTC

Exploit probability

2.3% · EPSS, next 30 days

Weakness

CWE-835

Record status

Modified

Affected

• Qemu < 2.4.0.1
• Fedoraproject Fedora 21
• Fedoraproject Fedora 22
• Fedoraproject Fedora 23
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 12.04
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.04
• Canonical Ubuntu Linux 15.04
• Arista Eos 4.12

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 6.5

Attack vector

Network

Complexity

Low

Privileges needed

Low

User interaction

None

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

None

Integrity

None

Availability

High

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