CVE-2015-3252

CRITICALNVD 9.89.8—

9.8

Apache CloudStack before 4.5.2 does not properly preserve VNC passwords when migrating KVM virtual machines, which allows remote attackers to gain access by connecting to the VNC server.

CVSS v3: 9.8
EG Score: 9.8(medium)
EPSS: 83.5%
KEV: Not listed

Published

February 8, 2016

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

Advisory Details (3)

Auto-updated May 7, 2026

No patch confirmed yet.

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Two late-announced security advisories | Apache CloudStack

https://blogs.apache.org/cloudstack/entry/two_late_announced_security_advisories

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http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/537459/100/0/threaded

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http://mail-archives.apache.org/mod_mbox/cloudstack-users/201602.mbox/%3C7508580E-3D83-49FD-BE6E-B329B0503130%40gmail.com%3E

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Frequently asked(5)

What is CVE-2015-3252?

CVE-2015-3252 is a critical vulnerability published on February 8, 2016. Apache CloudStack before 4.5.2 does not properly preserve VNC passwords when migrating KVM virtual machines, which allows remote attackers to gain access by connecting to the VNC server.

When was CVE-2015-3252 disclosed?

CVE-2015-3252 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on February 8, 2016, with the most recent update on May 6, 2026. EchelonGraph re-ingests CVE updates from NVD on a 2-hour cycle, so this page reflects the latest published state.

Is CVE-2015-3252 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-3252 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 83.5% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

What is the CVSS score of CVE-2015-3252?

CVE-2015-3252 has a CVSS v3 base score of 9.8 (NVD).

How do I remediate CVE-2015-3252?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-3252, EchelonGraph cross-links them in the Vendor Advisories panel below — those typically contain the canonical remediation steps, fixed version numbers, and any vendor-specific mitigations.

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CVE-2015-3252

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Two late-announced security advisories | Apache CloudStack

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