libpng up to 1.5.5 pngpread.c png_push_read_zTXt memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in libpng up to 1.5.5. The affected element is the function png_push_read_zTXt of the file pngpread.c. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-3425. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in libpng up to 1.5.5 (Image Processing Software). It has been classified as problematic. Affected is the function png_push_read_zTXt of the file pngpread.c. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The png_push_read_zTXt function in pngpread.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.58, 1.2.x before 1.2.48, 1.4.x before 1.4.10, and 1.5.x before 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a large avail_in field value in a PNG image.

The weakness was shared 08/13/2012 (oss-sec). The advisory is shared for download at openwall.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-3425 since 06/14/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are known technical details, but no exploit is available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 74699 (openSUSE Security Update : libpng14 (openSUSE-SU-2012:0934-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family SuSE Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 196316 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Libpng Vulnerabilities (USN-2815-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.5.6 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (74699) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-37153†). VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Local: No
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Nessus ID: 74699
Nessus Name: openSUSE Security Update : libpng14 (openSUSE-SU-2012:0934-1)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libpng 1.5.6

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06/14/2012 🔍
08/13/2012 +60 days 🔍
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11/12/2012 +91 days 🔍
06/13/2014 +578 days 🔍
03/23/2015 +283 days 🔍
12/07/2021 +2451 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: USN-2815-1
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2012-3425 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3425
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-61584
Vulnerability Center: 37153 - Libpng Denial of Service via a Large avail_in Field Value in a PNG Image, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 12/07/2021 16:14
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (62), 04/20/2017 22:15 (1), 12/07/2021 16:07 (3), 12/07/2021 16:14 (1)
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