CVE-2004-0598: Medium severity Greg Roelofs Libpng vulnerability
Published Aug 5, 2004
·Updated
The pnghandleiCCP 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.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Greg Roelofs Libpng<=1.2.5
Remediation
Patch Available
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Event History
Aug 5, 2004
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
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.
2
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.
3
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2004-0598?
CVE-2004-0598 is a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to application crashes.
4
Which versions of libpng are affected by CVE-2004-0598?
CVE-2004-0598 affects libpng versions 1.2.5 and earlier.
5
Can CVE-2004-0598 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2004-0598 can be exploited remotely by sending a specially crafted PNG image.