How severe is CVE-2015-7673?

CVE-2015-7673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2015-7673 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2015-7673?

CVE-2015-7673 primarily affects Gnome Gdk-pixbuf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7673?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2015-7673 published?

CVE-2015-7673 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2015-7673

CVE-2015-7673 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Gnome Gdk-pixbuf with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 5% (92nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Gnome Gdk-pixbuf
Published: 2015-10-26
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

io-tga.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.32.0 uses heap memory after its allocation failed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Truevision TGA (TARGA) file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-7673?: io-tga.c in gdk-pixbuf before 2.32.0 uses heap memory after its allocation failed, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Truevision TGA (TARGA) file.
How severe is CVE-2015-7673?: CVE-2015-7673 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2015-7673 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 5% (92nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2015-7673?: CVE-2015-7673 primarily affects Gnome Gdk-pixbuf. In total, 2 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7673?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2015-7673 published?: CVE-2015-7673 was published on 2015-10-26 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (2)

cpe:2.3:o:opensuse:opensuse:13.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:gnome:gdk-pixbuf:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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