CVE-2015-7802: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 20, 2016
·Updated
gifread.c in gif2png, as used in OptiPNG before 0.7.6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory read) via a crafted GIF file.
Affected Software
4 affected components
Optipng Project Optipng=0.7.5
Ubuntu=12.04
Ubuntu=14.04
Ubuntu=15.10
Event History
Apr 20, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7802?
CVE-2015-7802 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a denial of service through uninitialized memory read.
2
How do I fix CVE-2015-7802?
To fix CVE-2015-7802, update OptiPNG to version 0.7.6 or later.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2015-7802?
CVE-2015-7802 affects OptiPNG versions prior to 0.7.6 and various versions of Ubuntu Linux including 12.04, 14.04, and 15.10.
4
Can CVE-2015-7802 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-7802 can be exploited remotely by using a crafted GIF file.
5
What kind of attack can CVE-2015-7802 lead to?
CVE-2015-7802 can lead to a denial of service attack by causing applications to crash via uninitialized memory access.