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CVE-2015-7981

UnknownEPSS 6.53%

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CVE-2015-7981 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The png_convert_to_rfc1123 function in png.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.64, 1.2.x before 1.2.54, and 1.4.x before 1.4.17 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive process memory information via crafted tIME chunk data in an image file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 6.53% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The png_convert_to_rfc1123 function in png.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.64, 1.2.x before 1.2.54, and 1.4.x before 1.4.17 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive process memory information via crafted tIME chunk data in an image file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.53%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux14.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux15.10
DebianDebian Linux7.0
DebianDebian Linux8.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node Eus7.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.2
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
LibpngLibpng1.0.0
LibpngLibpng1.0.1
LibpngLibpng1.0.2
LibpngLibpng1.0.3
LibpngLibpng1.0.5
LibpngLibpng1.0.6
LibpngLibpng1.0.7
LibpngLibpng1.0.8
LibpngLibpng1.0.9
LibpngLibpng1.0.10
LibpngLibpng1.0.11
LibpngLibpng1.0.12
LibpngLibpng1.0.13
LibpngLibpng1.0.14
LibpngLibpng1.0.15
LibpngLibpng1.0.16
LibpngLibpng1.0.17
LibpngLibpng1.0.18
LibpngLibpng1.0.19
LibpngLibpng1.0.20
LibpngLibpng1.0.21
LibpngLibpng1.0.22
LibpngLibpng1.0.23
LibpngLibpng1.0.24
LibpngLibpng1.0.25
LibpngLibpng1.0.26
LibpngLibpng1.0.27
LibpngLibpng1.0.28
LibpngLibpng1.0.29
LibpngLibpng1.0.30
LibpngLibpng1.0.31
LibpngLibpng1.0.32
LibpngLibpng1.0.33
LibpngLibpng1.0.34
LibpngLibpng1.0.35
LibpngLibpng1.0.37
LibpngLibpng1.0.38

Showing 50 of 150 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-7981?
The png_convert_to_rfc1123 function in png.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.64, 1.2.x before 1.2.54, and 1.4.x before 1.4.17 allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive process memory information via crafted tIME chunk data in an image file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2015-7981?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-7981 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.53% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7981?
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