# CVE-2025-15614: ugrep: ugrep before 7.6.0 contains a heap buffer over-read vulnerability in the LZW decompressor when processing crafted .Z...

CVE-2025-15614 is fixed in ugrep on 1 platform by DEBIAN-CVE-2025-15614 (version 7.6.0+dfsg-1), released September 7, 2026. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2025-15614
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a
- EPSS: 0.0017
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 5, 2026

## 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.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | ugrep Debian 14 | 7.6.0+dfsg-1 | [DEBIAN-CVE-2025-15614](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/debian-cve-2025-15614.md) | Sep 7, 2026 |

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