CVE-2015-7558: Input Validation
First published: Fri Oct 02 2015(Updated: )
A vulnerability causing stack exhaustion leading to DoS was found in librsvg2 when parsing SVG file.
Credit: secalert@redhat.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| rust/librsvg | <2.40.12 | 2.40.12 |
| redhat/librsvg2 | <2.40.12 | 2.40.12 |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| CentOS Librsvg2 | <=2.40.11 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7558
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1268243
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/librsvg/commit/?id=a51919f7e1ca9c535390a746fbf6e28c8402dc61
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3584
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/5
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/04/30/3
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-j984-q4qc-6qxf (Advisory)
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1293346
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1293347
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1331724
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7558?
CVE-2015-7558 has a severity level categorized as medium, as it can lead to denial of service due to stack exhaustion.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7558?
To fix CVE-2015-7558, update librsvg to version 2.40.12 or later.
Which versions of librsvg are affected by CVE-2015-7558?
CVE-2015-7558 affects librsvg versions prior to 2.40.12.
Can CVE-2015-7558 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7558 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers via crafted SVG files.
What impact does CVE-2015-7558 have on applications?
CVE-2015-7558 may cause applications using librsvg to enter an infinite loop, leading to a crash.
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