CVE-2016-3981: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Apr 13 2016(Updated: )
Heap-based buffer overflow in the bmp_read_rows function in pngxrbmp.c in OptiPNG before 0.7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read or write access and crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image file.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| OptiPNG | <=0.7.5 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =15.10 | |
| Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Linux | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugs.fi/media/afl/optipng/1/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00061.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2016-04/msg00065.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2016/dsa-3546
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2951-1
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201608-01
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/56/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2016-3981?
CVE-2016-3981 has a high severity rating due to the risk of denial of service and potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2016-3981?
To fix CVE-2016-3981, you should upgrade to OptiPNG version 0.7.6 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2016-3981?
CVE-2016-3981 affects OptiPNG versions earlier than 0.7.6 and various Ubuntu and Debian Linux distributions.
What might happen if I am affected by CVE-2016-3981?
Being affected by CVE-2016-3981 could lead to application crashes or possible arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2016-3981 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2016-3981 can be exploited remotely through crafted image files.
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