OSVDB ID: 5726 Title: libpng Malformed PNG Image Error Handling DoS |
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libpng contains a flaw that may allow a remote denial of service. The issue is triggered when the library process a malformed PNG image and attempts to use memory it has not allocated for an error message. The application using the libpng library will crash resulting in loss of availability. |
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Remote / Network Access
Attack Type: Denial of Service Impact: Loss of Availability Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Currently, there are no known upgrades, patches, or workarounds available to correct this issue. |
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