CVE-2012-4432: Use After Free
Published Oct 1, 2012
·Updated
Use-after-free vulnerability in opngreduc.c in OptiPNG Hg and 0.7.x before 0.7.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "palette reduction."
Affected Software
4 affected components
OptiPNG OptiPNG=0.7.0
OptiPNG OptiPNG=0.7.1
OptiPNG OptiPNG=0.7.2
OptiPNG OptiPNG=hg
Remediation
Patch Available
Patch Available
Patch Available
Event History
Oct 1, 2012
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2012-4432?
CVE-2012-4432 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
2
How do I fix CVE-2012-4432?
To fix CVE-2012-4432, upgrade OptiPNG to version 0.7.3 or higher.
3
What software is affected by CVE-2012-4432?
CVE-2012-4432 affects OptiPNG versions 0.7.0, 0.7.1, 0.7.2, and the hg version.
4
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2012-4432?
CVE-2012-4432 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability.
5
Can CVE-2012-4432 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2012-4432 can be exploited remotely by attackers through specific vectors related to palette reduction.