LOW
CVE-2015-0236
CWE-200Published: January 29, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
3.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
libvirt before 1.2.12 allow remote authenticated users to obtain the VNC password by using the VIR_DOMAIN_XML_SECURE flag with a crafted (1) snapshot to the virDomainSnapshotGetXMLDesc interface or (2) image to the virDomainSaveImageGetXMLDesc interface.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-0236 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
From a weakness classification perspective (CWE-200): Information exposure vulnerabilities leak sensitive data to unauthorized actors.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityP
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityNone
AV:N/AC:M/Au:S/C:P/I:N/A:N
Affected Vendors & Products
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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NVD Detail
Official NIST entry
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (16)
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0046.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0323.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://security.libvirt.org/2015/0001.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2867-1Third Party Advisory
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http://advisories.mageia.org/MGASA-2015-0046.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-02/msg00028.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2015-0323.htmlThird Party Advisory
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http://security.libvirt.org/2015/0001.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-0236
CVSS Score3.5 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-200
CISA KEVNo
Affected4 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 29, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-200)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-0236 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.