CVE-2015-7505

Name: CVE-2015-7505
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-02-18T18:15:11.07+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 2.80%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2015-7505 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. Stack-based buffer overflow in the gif_next_LZW function in libnsgif.c in Libnsgif 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LZW stream in a GIF file.. EPSS estimates a 2.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the gif_next_LZW function in libnsgif.c in Libnsgif 0.1.2 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted LZW stream in a GIF file.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

2.80%

84.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Netsurf-Browser	Libnsgif	0.1.2

References

http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/70Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/537128/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2015/Dec/70Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/archive/1/537128/100/0/threadedThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Feb 18, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7505?

How severe is CVE-2015-7505?

CVE-2015-7505 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2015-7505?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST