CVE-2025-15614

LOWCVSS 3.3/10EPSS 0.12%

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CVE-2025-15614 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.3/10 on the CVSS scale. ugrep before 7.6.0 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in the LZW decompressor when processing crafted .Z archive files. Attackers can supply malformed .Z files that cause the decompressor to read one byte past the allocated heap buffer, potentially crashing the process.. EPSS estimates a 0.12% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

ugrep before 7.6.0 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in the LZW decompressor when processing crafted .Z archive files. Attackers can supply malformed .Z files that cause the decompressor to read one byte past the allocated heap buffer, potentially crashing the process.

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Affected Software

Source: CNA advisory (CVE.org). NVD analysis pending.

VendorProductVersions
Geniviaugrep< 7.6.0

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Timeline

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Status
Deferred

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2025-15614?
ugrep before 7.6.0 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in the LZW decompressor when processing crafted .Z archive files. Attackers can supply malformed .Z files that cause the decompressor to read one byte past the allocated heap buffer, potentially crashing the process.
How severe is CVE-2025-15614?
CVE-2025-15614 has a CVSS score of 3.3/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.12% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2025-15614?
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