Vulnerability Description
io-tga.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.32.0 uses heap memory after its allocation failed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Truevision TGA (TARGA) file.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Opensuse | Opensuse | 13.2 |
| Gnome | Gdk-Pixbuf | <= 2.31.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/gnome/sources/gdk-pixbuf/2.32/gdk-pixbuf-2.32.0.news
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00124.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00006.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3378
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/01/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/10/02/9
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/76953
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2767-1Patch
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=19f9685dbff7d1f929c61cf99188d
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=6ddca835100107e6b5841ce9d5607
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=edf6fb8d856574bc3bb3a703037f5
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-05
- http://ftp.gnome.org/pub/gnome/sources/gdk-pixbuf/2.32/gdk-pixbuf-2.32.0.news
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-03/msg00124.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-06/msg00006.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7673?
CVE-2015-7673 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). io-tga.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.32.0 uses heap memory after its allocation failed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) and pos...
How severe is CVE-2015-7673?
CVE-2015-7673 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7673?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Opensuse Opensuse, Gnome Gdk-Pixbuf.