Vulnerability Description
ugrep before 7.6.0 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in the LZW decompressor when processing crafted .Z archive files. Attackers can supply malformed .Z files that cause the decompressor to read one byte past the allocated heap buffer, potentially crashing the process.
CVSS Score
LOW
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Genivia/ugrep
- https://github.com/Genivia/ugrep/blob/v7.5.0/src/zopen.c#L673
- https://github.com/Genivia/ugrep/commit/c12849a11264e2c81c860bf78ee9039772f307a4
- https://github.com/Genivia/ugrep/issues/511
- https://github.com/Genivia/ugrep/releases/tag/v7.6.0
- https://www.vulncheck.com/advisories/ugrep-before-7.6.0-heap-buffer-over-read-vi
FAQ
What is CVE-2025-15614?
CVE-2025-15614 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 3.3 (LOW). ugrep before 7.6.0 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in the LZW decompressor when processing crafted .Z archive files. Attackers can supply malformed .Z files that cause the decompressor ...
How severe is CVE-2025-15614?
CVE-2025-15614 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 3.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2025-15614?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Review vendor security bulletins for remediation guidance.