First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in giffix.c in giffix in giflib 5.1.1 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (program crash) via crafted image and logical screen width fields in a GIF file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Google Android | ||
GifLib Project GifLib | <=5.1.1 | |
Fedora | =22 |
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CVE-2015-7555 has a severity rating that indicates it could lead to a denial of service due to a heap-based buffer overflow.
To fix CVE-2015-7555, update to a version of giflib later than 5.1.1 or apply patches provided by your distribution.
CVE-2015-7555 affects giflib versions up to and including 5.1.1 and may impact software such as specific versions of Android and Fedora.
CVE-2015-7555 is classified as a heap-based buffer overflow vulnerability.
Yes, CVE-2015-7555 can be exploited remotely through crafted GIF images.