CVE-2015-1859: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 12 2015(Updated: )
Multiple buffer overflows in plugins/imageformats/ico/qicohandler.cpp in the QtBase module in Qt before 4.8.7 and 5.x before 5.4.2 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted ICO image.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora | =20 | |
| Fedora | =21 | |
| Fedora | =22 | |
| Qt | <=4.8.6 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.0.0 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.0.1 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.0.2 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.1.0 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.2.0 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.2.1 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.3.0 | |
| Trolltech Qt | =5.4.1 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155424.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155927.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155962.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/155976.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-April/156727.html
- http://lists.qt-project.org/pipermail/announce/2015-April/000067.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74307
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74310
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2626-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201603-10
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-1859?
CVE-2015-1859 has a high severity due to the potential for denial of service and arbitrary code execution.
How can I fix CVE-2015-1859?
To fix CVE-2015-1859, upgrade to Qt 4.8.7 or 5.4.2 or later versions.
What causes the vulnerability in CVE-2015-1859?
The vulnerability in CVE-2015-1859 is caused by multiple buffer overflows in the ICO image handling of Qt.
Which versions of Qt are affected by CVE-2015-1859?
CVE-2015-1859 affects all Qt versions before 4.8.7 and 5.x versions before 5.4.2.
Can CVE-2015-1859 allow remote code execution?
Yes, CVE-2015-1859 can potentially allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ICO image.
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