Vulnerability Description
The _rsvg_node_poly_build_path function in rsvg-shapes.c in librsvg before 2.40.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via an odd number of elements in a coordinate pair in an SVG document.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Librsvg | <= 2.40.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/5
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/librsvg/commit/rsvg-shapes.c?id=40af93e6eb1c94b90c3Vendor Advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/librsvg/tree/NEWSVendor Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/12/21/5
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/librsvg/commit/rsvg-shapes.c?id=40af93e6eb1c94b90c3Vendor Advisory
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/librsvg/tree/NEWSVendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7557?
CVE-2015-7557 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The _rsvg_node_poly_build_path function in rsvg-shapes.c in librsvg before 2.40.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap read) via an odd number of element...
How severe is CVE-2015-7557?
CVE-2015-7557 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-2015-7557?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Librsvg.