CVE-2015-7505
CVSS v3
8.8
HIGH
EPSS Score
3.1 %
exploit probability, as of 2026-09-25
CISA KEV
No
known exploited
Exploitation
—
SSVC status
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.
Technical details
- Published
- 2020-02-18
Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2015-7505?
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.
Is CVE-2015-7505 actively exploited?
Active exploitation of CVE-2015-7505 has not been confirmed. Its EPSS score was 3.1% on 2026-09-25, the estimated probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What is the CVSS score for CVE-2015-7505?
CVE-2015-7505 has a CVSS v3 base score of 8.8 (HIGH severity).
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