libpng 1.6.15 png_combine_row memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in libpng 1.6.15. This impacts the function png_combine_row. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-9495. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in libpng 1.6.15 (Image Processing Software). Affected is the function png_combine_row. 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 confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Heap-based buffer overflow in the png_combine_row function in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16, when running on 64-bit systems, might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "very wide interlaced" PNG image.

The weakness was shared 12/22/2014 by Alex (Website). The advisory is shared for download at tfpwn.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-9495 since 01/03/2015. 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 81710 (Fedora 22 : libpng10-1.0.63-1.fc22 (2015-2765)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Fedora Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 123825 (Solaris 11.2 Support Repository Update (SRU) 13.6.0 Missing).

Upgrading to version 1.5.21 or 1.6.16 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (81710), SecurityFocus (BID 71820†), Secunia (SA62725†) and SecurityTracker (ID 1031444†). The entries VDB-68629, VDB-68973, VDB-73739 and VDB-73733 are related to this item. 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
Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 81710
Nessus Name: Fedora 22 : libpng10-1.0.63-1.fc22 (2015-2765)
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OpenVAS ID: 801969
OpenVAS Name: Gentoo Linux Local Check: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201502-10
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: libpng 1.5.21/1.6.16

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12/22/2014 🔍
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01/29/2015 +19 days 🔍
06/09/2025 +3784 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: tfpwn.com
Researcher: Alex
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2014-9495 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-9495
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-68484
SecurityFocus: 71820 - libpng 'png_combine_row()' Heap Buffer Overflow Vulnerability
Secunia: 62725 - SUSE update for libpng16, Moderately Critical
SecurityTracker: 1031444 - libpng Buffer Overflow in png_combine_row() Lets Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code

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Entryinfo

Created: 12/31/2014 21:08
Updated: 06/09/2025 19:00
Changes: 12/31/2014 21:08 (49), 07/08/2017 14:17 (25), 03/01/2022 18:26 (3), 06/09/2025 19:00 (15)
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