libpng 1.6.36 png.c png_create_info_struct resource management ⚔ [Disputed]

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in libpng 1.6.36. This issue affects the function png_create_info_struct of the file png.c. The manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability was named CVE-2019-6129. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. There is ongoing doubt regarding the real existence of this vulnerability. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic has been found in libpng 1.6.36 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function png_create_info_struct of the file png.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by pngcp. NOTE: a third party has stated "I don't think it is libpng's job to free this buffer.

The bug was discovered 01/04/2019. The weakness was presented 01/11/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at github.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-6129 since 01/10/2019. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 7 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $0-$5k. The real existence of this vulnerability is still doubted at the moment.

Upgrading to version 1.6.39 eliminates this vulnerability.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.9
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.9

VulDB Base Score: 4.3
VulDB Temp Score: 4.1
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NVD Base Score: 6.5
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CNA Base Score: 6.5
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ADP CISA Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libpng 1.6.39

Timelineinfo

01/04/2019 🔍
01/10/2019 +6 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +1 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +0 days 🔍
01/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
05/29/2026 +2694 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 269
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2019-6129 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2019-6129
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129078

Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2019 13:13
Updated: 05/29/2026 05:42
Changes: 01/12/2019 13:13 (57), 04/29/2020 10:20 (1), 06/26/2023 12:37 (3), 08/04/2024 23:33 (28), 05/01/2026 08:44 (1), 05/01/2026 08:45 (1), 05/01/2026 08:48 (7), 05/29/2026 05:42 (13)
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Committer: lywand
Cache ID: 216::103

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