CVE-2015-2158
CVE-2015-2158 is a high-severity vulnerability in Pngcrush Project Pngcrush with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-189.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
- CVSS v2: 6.8
- EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-189
- Affected product: Pngcrush Project Pngcrush
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Off-by-one error in the pngcrush_measure_idat function in pngcrush.c in pngcrush before 1.7.84 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-2158?
- Off-by-one error in the pngcrush_measure_idat function in pngcrush.c in pngcrush before 1.7.84 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted PNG file.
- How severe is CVE-2015-2158?
- CVE-2015-2158 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-2158 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-2158?
- CVE-2015-2158 affects Pngcrush Project Pngcrush. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-2158?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2015-2158 published?
- CVE-2015-2158 was published on 2017-10-06 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/03/01/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/72830
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1198171
- https://sourceforge.net/p/pmt/news/2015/02/pngcrush-1784-released/
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:pngcrush_project:pngcrush:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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