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CVE-2015-8221

10.0 · HIGH

Integer overflow in Google Picasa before 3.9.140 Build 259 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CAMF section in a FOVb image, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Published Nov 17, 2015googleCWE-119EPSS 3.99%

Overview

CVE-2015-8221 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google picasa. It was published on November 17, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

Integer overflow in Google Picasa before 3.9.140 Build 259 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via the CAMF section in a FOVb image, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update picasa 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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
googlepicasa0Affected

References

Refpacketstormsecurity.com/files/134315/Google-Picasa-CAMF-Section-Integer-Overflow.htmlRefsecunia.com/secunia_research/2015-5/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536878/100/0/threadedRefpacketstormsecurity.com/files/134315/Google-Picasa-CAMF-Section-Integer-Overflow.htmlRefsecunia.com/secunia_research/2015-5/Refwww.securityfocus.com/archive/1/536878/100/0/threaded

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2015-8221?

CVE-2015-8221 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting google picasa. It was published on November 17, 2015 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2015-8221?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, 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-2015-8221?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from google. Update picasa 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-2015-8221?

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