CVE-2002-1363: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 26, 2002
·
Updated

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) library libpng 1.2.5 and earlier does not correctly calculate offsets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack on the row buffers.

Affected Software

14 affected components
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.2.0
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.2.2
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.12
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.2.3
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.2.1
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.2.4
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.9
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.13
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.14
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.7
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.8
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.11
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.6
Greg Roelofs Libpng=1.0.5

Event History

Dec 26, 2002
CVE Published
05:00 AM
Sep 1, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2002-1363?

The severity of CVE-2002-1363 is considered high due to the potential for a denial of service and arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2002-1363?

To fix CVE-2002-1363, update to a later version of libpng that addresses the buffer overflow vulnerability.

3

Which versions of libpng are affected by CVE-2002-1363?

CVE-2002-1363 affects libpng versions 1.0.5 through 1.2.4.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2002-1363?

CVE-2002-1363 is a buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to denial of service and potential arbitrary code execution.

5

Can CVE-2002-1363 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-1363 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specially crafted PNG images.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203