Vulnerability Description
gifread.c in gif2png, as used in OptiPNG before 0.7.6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory read) via a crafted GIF file.
CVSS Score
5.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Optipng Project | Optipng | 0.7.5 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://optipng.sourceforge.net/history.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2951-1
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/53/
- http://optipng.sourceforge.net/history.txtVendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2951-1
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/53/
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-7802?
CVE-2015-7802 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). gifread.c in gif2png, as used in OptiPNG before 0.7.6, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory read) via a crafted GIF file.
How severe is CVE-2015-7802?
CVE-2015-7802 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2015-7802?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Optipng Project Optipng, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.