CVE-2009-5063
First published: Wed Aug 31 2011(Updated: )
Memory leak in the embedded_profile_len function in pngwutil.c in libpng before 1.2.39beta5 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory leak or segmentation fault) via a JPEG image containing an iCCP chunk with a negative embedded profile length. NOTE: this is due to an incomplete fix for CVE-2006-7244.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| libp2p | <=1.2.38 | |
| libp2p | =1.2.39 | |
| libp2p | =1.2.39-beta1 | |
| libp2p | =1.2.39-beta2 | |
| libp2p | =1.2.39-beta3 | |
| libp2p | =1.2.39-beta4 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/22/7
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/03/28/6
- http://libpng.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libpng/libpng;a=commitdiff;h=948ee23a2a400672b1751cfc646a7467741e9b2e#patch18
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49660
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-15.xml
- http://libpng.git.sourceforge.net/git/gitweb.cgi?p=libpng/libpng%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=948ee23a2a400672b1751cfc646a7467741e9b2e#patch18
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-5063?
CVE-2009-5063 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability that can lead to denial of service due to memory leaks or segmentation faults.
How do I fix CVE-2009-5063?
To fix CVE-2009-5063, update libpng to version 1.2.39beta5 or later.
Which versions of libpng are affected by CVE-2009-5063?
CVE-2009-5063 affects libpng versions up to 1.2.38 and versions 1.2.39 through 1.2.39-beta4.
What type of attack is possible with CVE-2009-5063?
CVE-2009-5063 allows context-dependent attackers to exploit the vulnerability by sending specially crafted JPEG images.
What is the impact of CVE-2009-5063 on systems using affected libpng versions?
The impact of CVE-2009-5063 is a denial of service condition, resulting in application crashes or memory leaks.
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