Byzanz GIF Encoding Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
BID:72532
Info
Byzanz GIF Encoding Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 72532 |
| Class: | Input Validation Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2015-2785 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Feb 06 2015 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 07 2015 05:20PM |
| Credit: | Jan Lieskovsky |
| Vulnerable: |
GNOME Byzanz 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Byzanz GIF Encoding Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Byzanz is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.
A remote attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed attempts will likely cause a denial-of-service condition.
Byzanz is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.
A remote attacker may exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the affected application. Failed attempts will likely cause a denial-of-service condition.
Exploit / POC
Byzanz GIF Encoding Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
An attacker can exploit this issue using readily available tools.
An attacker can exploit this issue using readily available tools.
Solution / Fix
Byzanz GIF Encoding Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently, we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
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Byzanz GIF Encoding Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
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