CVE-2015-8875: Buffer Overflow

Published Jun 1, 2016
·
Updated

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) pixopscompositenearest, (2) pixopscompositecolornearest, and (3) pixopsprocess functions in pixops/pixops.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.33.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Gnome GDK-PixBuf<=2.33
Debian Debian Linux=8.0

Event History

Jun 1, 2016
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-8875?

CVE-2015-8875 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for causing application crashes and executing arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-8875?

To fix CVE-2015-8875, update gdk-pixbuf to version 2.33.1 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2015-8875?

CVE-2015-8875 affects gdk-pixbuf versions prior to 2.33.1 and Debian Linux 8.0.

4

What are the potential impacts of CVE-2015-8875?

The potential impacts of CVE-2015-8875 include denial of service through application crashes and the possibility of remote code execution.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-8875?

Currently, there are no known workarounds for CVE-2015-8875 other than upgrading the affected software.

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