CVE-2004-0598
First published: Thu Aug 05 2004(Updated: )
The png_handle_iCCP function in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain PNG image that triggers a null dereference.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | <=1.2.5 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.us-cert.gov/cas/techalerts/TA04-217A.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/10857
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2004-001.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00056.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000856
- http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-536
- https://bugzilla.fedora.us/show_bug.cgi?id=1943
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-03.xml
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-22.xml
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-402.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2004-429.html
- http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2004_23_libpng.html
- http://www.trustix.net/errata/2004/0040/
- http://www.mozilla.org/projects/security/known-vulnerabilities.html
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/236656
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22958
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:079
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:212
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:213
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-200663-1
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109163866717909&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109761239318458&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109181639602978&w=2
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/16895
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A2572
- https://oval.cisecurity.org/repository/search/definition/oval%3Aorg.mitre.oval%3Adef%3A10203
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2004-0598?
CVE-2004-0598 has been assigned a medium severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0598?
To fix CVE-2004-0598, update libpng to version 1.2.6 or later, which addresses this vulnerability.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0598?
CVE-2004-0598 is a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
Which versions of libpng are affected by CVE-2004-0598?
CVE-2004-0598 affects libpng versions 1.2.5 and earlier.
Can CVE-2004-0598 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0598 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted PNG image.
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