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CVE-2015-2785

7.5 · HIGH

The GIF encoder in Byzanz allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap write and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Byzanz debug data recording (Byz…

Published Mar 29, 2015gnomeCWE-119EPSS 2.83%

Overview

CVE-2015-2785 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnome byzanz. It was published on March 29, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

The GIF encoder in Byzanz allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds heap write and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted Byzanz debug data recording (ByzanzRecording file) to the byzanz-playback command.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update byzanz to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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References

Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/06/11Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=778261Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=852481Refwww.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/02/06/11Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=778261Refbugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=852481

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-2785?

CVE-2015-2785 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting gnome byzanz. It was published on March 29, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-2785?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2015-2785?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from gnome. Update byzanz to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2015-2785?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2015-2785 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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