CVE-2015-7505

Public Exploit

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the gif_next_LZW function in libnsgif.c in Libnsgif 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LZW stream in a GIF file.

Category

8.8
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.79% Top 30%
Third-Party Advisory seclists.org Third-Party Advisory securityfocus.com
Affected: n/a Libnsgif
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/537128/100/0/threaded vdb entry third party advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/70 mailing list exploit third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7505?
CVE-2015-7505 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2015-7505?
To fix CVE-2015-7505, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2015-7505 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2015-7505 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2015-7505?
CVE-2015-7505 affects n/a Libnsgif.
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