CVE-2015-0973: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sun Jan 18 2015(Updated: )
Buffer overflow in the png_read_IDAT_data function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via IDAT data with a large width, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-9495.
Credit: cret@cert.org cret@cert.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle Solaris SPARC | =11.2 | |
| libpng | <=1.5.20 | |
| libpng | =1.6.0 | |
| libpng | =1.6.0-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.1 | |
| libpng | =1.6.1-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.2 | |
| libpng | =1.6.2-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.3 | |
| libpng | =1.6.3-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.4 | |
| libpng | =1.6.4-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.5 | |
| libpng | =1.6.6 | |
| libpng | =1.6.7 | |
| libpng | =1.6.7-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.8 | |
| libpng | =1.6.8-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.9 | |
| libpng | =1.6.9-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.10 | |
| libpng | =1.6.10-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.11 | |
| libpng | =1.6.11-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.12-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.13 | |
| libpng | =1.6.13-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.14 | |
| libpng | =1.6.14-beta | |
| libpng | =1.6.15 | |
| libpng | =1.6.15-beta | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.11.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62725
- http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/
- http://tfpwn.com/files/libpng_heap_overflow_1.6.15.txt
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240719-0005/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-0973?
CVE-2015-0973 has a high severity rating due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2015-0973?
To remediate CVE-2015-0973, update to libpng version 1.5.21 or 1.6.16 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2015-0973?
CVE-2015-0973 affects libpng versions prior to 1.5.21 and 1.6.x versions before 1.6.16, along with certain versions of Oracle Solaris and macOS.
Can CVE-2015-0973 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2015-0973 can be exploited by context-dependent attackers via specially crafted IDAT data.
Is there a way to detect if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2015-0973?
You can check the version of libpng installed on your system against the vulnerable versions to determine if you are at risk from CVE-2015-0973.
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