Greg Roelofs libpng 1.2.5 pngread.c integer coercion

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Greg Roelofs libpng 1.2.5. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the file pngread.c. Such manipulation leads to integer coercion. This vulnerability is documented as CVE-2004-0599. Additionally, an exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Greg Roelofs libpng 1.2.5 (Image Processing Software) and classified as problematic. Affected by this issue is an unknown code block of the file pngread.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a integer coercion vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-192. Integer coercion refers to a set of flaws pertaining to the type casting, extension, or truncation of primitive data types. Impacted is availability. CVE summarizes:

Multiple integer overflows in the (1) png_read_png in pngread.c or (2) png_handle_sPLT functions in pngrutil.c or (3) progressive display image reading capability in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a malformed PNG image.

The weakness was released 11/23/2004 by CORE Security (window) with CORE Security Technologies (Website). The advisory is shared for download at us-cert.gov. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2004-0599 since 06/23/2004. The exploitation is known to be easy. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Technical details as well as a public exploit are known.

A public exploit has been developed in ANSI C. The exploit is available at securityfocus.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 15668 (Debian DSA-570-1 : libpng - integer overflow), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published before and not just after the disclosure of the vulnerability. Attack attempts may be identified with Snort ID 3133. Furthermore it is possible to detect and prevent this kind of attack with TippingPoint and the filter 2927.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (22703), Tenable (15668), SecurityFocus (BID 10857†), OSVDB (8316†) and Secunia (SA22957†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-779, VDB-1460 and VDB-22495. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Integer coercion
CWE: CWE-192 / CWE-189
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Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 15668
Nessus Name: Debian DSA-570-1 : libpng - integer overflow
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OpenVAS ID: 53226
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 536-1 (libpng)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Snort ID: 3133
Snort Message: FILE-IMAGE Microsoft Multiple Products PNG large image height download attempt
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Suricata ID: 2103133
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06/23/2004 🔍
08/04/2004 +42 days 🔍
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10/20/2004 +77 days 🔍
11/10/2004 +21 days 🔍
11/23/2004 +13 days 🔍
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05/19/2005 +177 days 🔍
11/17/2006 +547 days 🔍
04/14/2015 +3070 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Advisory: us-cert.gov
Researcher: CORE Security (window)
Organization: CORE Security Technologies
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2004-0599 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2004-0599
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-22496

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X-Force: 22703
SecurityFocus: 10857 - LibPNG Graphics Library Multiple Remote Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 22957 - Mandriva update for chromium, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 8316 - libpng pngrutil.c Multiple Function Progressive Display Image Reading Overflow
Vulnerability Center: 8020 - DoS in libpng <= 1.2.5 via Malformed PNG Image., Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 04/14/2015 13:24
Updated: 12/16/2024 03:03
Changes: 04/14/2015 13:24 (95), 06/01/2019 16:36 (5), 12/16/2024 03:03 (19)
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