OSVDB ID: 8315 Title: libpng png_read_png Integer Overflow |
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A local overflow exists in libpng. The library function png_read_png fails to validate the height of input PNG files resulting in a possible integer overflow. With a specially crafted request, an attacker might cause a crash of the applicatioin resulting in a loss of availability. |
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Local Access Required
Attack Type: Input Manipulation Impact: Loss of Integrity Exploit: Exploit Unknown Disclosure: OSVDB Verified |
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Upgrade to version 1.2.6 release candidate 1 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds. Users of the older 1.0 series should upgrade to libpng-1.0.16 release candidate 1 or higher. |
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scary.beasts.org -