CVE-2015-7506
CVE-2015-7506 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Netsurf-browser Libnsgif with a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5. 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-125.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 6.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (62nd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-125
- Affected product: Netsurf-browser Libnsgif
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
The gif_next_LZW function in libnsgif.c in Libnsgif 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted LZW stream in a GIF file.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2015-7506?
- The gif_next_LZW function in libnsgif.c in Libnsgif 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted LZW stream in a GIF file.
- How severe is CVE-2015-7506?
- CVE-2015-7506 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 6.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2015-7506 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (62nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2015-7506?
- CVE-2015-7506 affects Netsurf-browser Libnsgif. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2015-7506?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2015-7506 published?
- CVE-2015-7506 was published on 2020-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:netsurf-browser:libnsgif:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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