CVE-2015-3259

NONECVSS 0.0

0.0

Stack-based buffer overflow in the xl command line utility in Xen 4.1.x through 4.5.x allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via a long configuration argument.

CVSS v3: —
EG Score: 0.0(none)
EPSS: 17.8%
KEV: Not listed

Published

July 16, 2015

Last Modified

May 6, 2026

References (14)

secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00041.html
secalert@redhathttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00042.html
secalert@redhathttp://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3414
secalert@redhathttp://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75573
secalert@redhathttp://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032973
secalert@redhathttp://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-137.html
secalert@redhathttps://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-03
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00041.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2015-07/msg00042.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3414
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/75573
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1032973
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108http://xenbits.xen.org/xsa/advisory-137.html
af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201604-03

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Frequently asked(4)

What is CVE-2015-3259?

CVE-2015-3259 is a none vulnerability published on July 16, 2015. Stack-based buffer overflow in the xl command line utility in Xen 4.1.x through 4.5.x allows local guest administrators to gain privileges via a long configuration argument.

When was CVE-2015-3259 disclosed?

CVE-2015-3259 was first published in the National Vulnerability Database on July 16, 2015, 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-2015-3259 actively exploited?

CVE-2015-3259 is not currently on CISA's Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog. FIRST EPSS estimates a 17.8% percentile likelihood of exploitation in the next 30 days — higher percentiles indicate greater predicted risk.

How do I remediate CVE-2015-3259?

Patch to the fixed version published by the affected vendor. Where vendor advisories exist for CVE-2015-3259, 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-2015-3259

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