VDB-10669 · OSVDB 98296 · GCVE-100-10669

libpng up to 1.6.3beta02 Data png_create_write_struct denial of service

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in libpng up to 1.6.3beta02. Affected is the function png_create_write_struct of the component Data Handler. This manipulation causes denial of service. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in libpng up to 1.6.3beta02 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is the function png_create_write_struct of the component Data Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a denial of service vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-404. The product does not release or incorrectly releases a resource before it is made available for re-use. As an impact it is known to affect availability.

The weakness was shared 04/30/2013 as not defined posting (OSVDB). The advisory is shared at osvdb.org. The attack can only be done within the local network. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available.

Upgrading to version 1.6.3beta03 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the vulnerability database at OSVDB (98296†). If you want to get the best quality for vulnerability data then you always have to consider VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.1

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Denial of service
CWE: CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Partially

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Status: Not defined
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Threat Intelligenceinfo

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libpng 1.6.3beta03

Timelineinfo

04/30/2013 🔍
04/30/2013 +0 days 🔍
10/15/2013 +168 days 🔍
03/22/2019 +1984 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: osvdb.org⛔
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10669
OSVDB: 98296

Entryinfo

Created: 10/15/2013 10:28
Updated: 03/22/2019 15:18
Changes: 10/15/2013 10:28 (41), 03/22/2019 15:18 (2)
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Committer: olku
Cache ID: 216::103

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