CVE-2015-8613: Stack-based buffer overflow in the megasas_ctrl_get_info function in QEMU, when built with SCSI MegaRAID SA...

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This CVE affects QEMU virtual machines configured with SCSI MegaRAID SAS HBA emulation. A user inside a guest VM could trigger a crash of that VM’s QEMU process, causing denial of service. The provided sources do not show data theft, host escape, remote network exploitation, or active exploitation. Exposure is most likely in virtualization environments running QEMU with SCSI MegaRAID SAS HBA emulation enabled, especially where guest users are untrusted. Exact affected versions are not provided in the source bundle, so package-level exposure must be checked against vendor advisories. Treat this as an availability risk for affected virtualization hosts, not as a confirmed host-compromise issue. Prioritize patching where untrusted tenants or users can operate guest systems, because a successful trigger can disrupt VM availability. Mitigation focus: Apply QEMU updates from your operating system or virtualization vendor.; Review Debian, Gentoo, Red Hat, and QEMU guidance for fixed package details.; Avoid MegaRAID SAS HBA emulation for untrusted guests where feasible..

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Jun 13, 2026, 05:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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