CVE-2015-3885: Buffer Overflow
First published: Tue May 19 2015(Updated: )
Integer overflow in the ljpeg_start function in dcraw 7.00 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted image, which triggers a buffer overflow, related to the len variable.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| dcraw | <=7.00 | |
| Fedora | =21 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-July/162084.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159469.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159479.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159518.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159579.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159625.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-June/159665.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/159083.html
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/159123.html
- http://www.ocert.org/advisories/ocert-2015-006.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinapr2016-2952098.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/535513/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/74590
- https://github.com/LibRaw/LibRaw/commit/4606c28f494a750892c5c1ac7903e62dd1c6fdb5
- https://github.com/rawstudio/rawstudio/commit/983bda1f0fa5fa86884381208274198a620f006e
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-54
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-17
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-3885?
CVE-2015-3885 has a severity rating that indicates it can lead to a denial of service due to a crash.
How do I fix CVE-2015-3885?
To fix CVE-2015-3885, upgrade to a version of dcraw that is newer than 7.00.
Who is affected by CVE-2015-3885?
CVE-2015-3885 primarily affects users of dcraw version 7.00 and earlier, particularly on Fedora 21.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2015-3885?
CVE-2015-3885 is an integer overflow vulnerability in the ljpeg_start function that can cause a buffer overflow.
Can CVE-2015-3885 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-3885 can be exploited remotely by attackers using crafted images to trigger the vulnerability.
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