LOW
CVE-2015-4037
CWE-17Published: August 26, 2015· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
1.9
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
The slirp_smb function in net/slirp.c in QEMU 2.3.0 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable names, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (instantiation failure) by creating /tmp/qemu-smb.*-* files before the program.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2015-4037 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityM
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
qemu1 product(s)
qemu
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2015-4037
CVSS Score1.9 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessCWE-17
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedAug 26, 2015
Related CVEs (CWE-17)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2015-4037 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.