Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the pngcrush_measure_idat function in pngcrush.c in pngcrush before 1.7.84 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pngcrush Project | Pngcrush | <= 1.7.83 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/01/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72830Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198171Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pmt/news/2015/02/pngcrush-1784-released/PatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/01/1Mailing ListPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72830Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198171Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pmt/news/2015/02/pngcrush-1784-released/PatchThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2158?
CVE-2015-2158 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in the pngcrush_measure_idat function in pngcrush.c in pngcrush before 1.7.84 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary co...
How severe is CVE-2015-2158?
CVE-2015-2158 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2158?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pngcrush Project Pngcrush.