How severe is CVE-2015-7507?

CVE-2015-7507 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.

Is CVE-2015-7507 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7507?

CVE-2015-7507 affects Netsurf-browser Libnsbmp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7507?

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-2015-7507 published?

CVE-2015-7507 was published on 2020-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7507

CVE-2015-7507 is a high-severity vulnerability in Netsurf-browser Libnsbmp with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. 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: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
CVSS v2: 5.0
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (79th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-125
Affected product: Netsurf-browser Libnsbmp
Published: 2020-02-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

libnsbmp.c in Libnsbmp 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted color table to the (1) bmp_decode_rgb or (2) bmp_decode_rle function.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7507?: libnsbmp.c in Libnsbmp 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted color table to the (1) bmp_decode_rgb or (2) bmp_decode_rle function.
How severe is CVE-2015-7507?: CVE-2015-7507 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
Is CVE-2015-7507 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (79th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7507?: CVE-2015-7507 affects Netsurf-browser Libnsbmp. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7507?: 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-2015-7507 published?: CVE-2015-7507 was published on 2020-02-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:netsurf-browser:libnsbmp:0.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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