CVE-2015-7506 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

The gif_next_LZW function in libnsgif.c in Libnsgif 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted LZW stream in a GIF file.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netsurf-Browser	Libnsgif	0.1.2

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/70Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/70Mailing ListThird Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-7506?

CVE-2015-7506 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The gif_next_LZW function in libnsgif.c in Libnsgif 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted LZW stream in a GIF f...

How severe is CVE-2015-7506?

CVE-2015-7506 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7506?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Netsurf-Browser Libnsgif.