Vulnerability Description
The GIF encoder in Byzanz allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap write and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Byzanz debug data recording (ByzanzRecording file) to the byzanz-playback command.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Byzanz | All versions |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/06/11
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=778261
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=852481
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/06/11
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=778261
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=852481
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-2785?
CVE-2015-2785 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The GIF encoder in Byzanz allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap write and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Byzanz debug data recording (Byzanz...
How severe is CVE-2015-2785?
CVE-2015-2785 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-2785?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Byzanz.