VDB-9255 · OSVDB 94490 · GCVE-100-9255

libpng 1.6.0beta36 User Input Sanitizer memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in libpng 1.6.0beta36. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component User Input Sanitizer. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. No exploit is available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as very critical, was found in libpng 1.6.0beta36 (Image Processing Software). This affects an unknown functionality of the component User Input Sanitizer. 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.

The weakness was published 01/10/2013 as not defined document (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at 78.108.103.11. The exploitability is told to be difficult. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The pricing for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 03/20/2019).

Upgrading to version 1.6.0beta37 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 (94490†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

VulDB Base Score: 10.0
VulDB Temp Score: 9.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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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 1.6.0beta37

Timelineinfo

01/10/2013 🔍
01/10/2013 +0 days 🔍
06/25/2013 +166 days 🔍
03/20/2019 +2094 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: 78.108.103.11
Status: Not defined

GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-9255
OSVDB: 94490

Entryinfo

Created: 06/25/2013 12:20
Updated: 03/20/2019 08:06
Changes: 06/25/2013 12:20 (41), 03/20/2019 08:06 (2)
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Cache ID: 216:07D:103

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