CVE-2015-0295
First published: Wed Mar 25 2015(Updated: )
The BMP decoder in QtGui in QT before 5.5 does not properly calculate the masks used to extract the color components, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero and crash) via a crafted BMP file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =22 | |
| openSUSE | =13.1 | |
| Qt | <=5.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/150800.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/150940.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151034.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151121.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151138.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-March/151352.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-03/msg00068.html
- http://lists.qt-project.org/pipermail/announce/2015-February/000059.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/73029
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2626-1
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0295?
CVE-2015-0295 has a moderate severity level as it may lead to a denial of service condition.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0295?
To fix CVE-2015-0295, upgrade to a version of QT that is 5.5 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2015-0295?
CVE-2015-0295 affects QT versions up to and including 5.4.1, as well as specific versions of Fedora and openSUSE.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2015-0295?
CVE-2015-0295 is a denial of service vulnerability resulting from improper handling of BMP files.
Can I exploit CVE-2015-0295 remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-0295 can be exploited remotely through crafted BMP files to crash the application.
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