CVE-2017-12652: Input Validation

Published Jul 10, 2019
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Updated

dnsjava is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by an error when using the ValidatingResolver for DNSSEC validation. By using specially crafted DNSSEC-signed zones, an attacker could exploit this vulnerability to exhaust all available CPU resources.

Other sources

libpng before 1.6.32 does not properly check the length of chunks against the user limit.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4
libpng LIBPNG<1.6.32
NetApp Active Iq Unified Manager Vsphere

Event History

Jul 10, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:10 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:15 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-12652?

CVE-2017-12652 is a vulnerability in libpng before 1.6.32 that allows an attacker to bypass user limits by exploiting a flaw in chunk length checking.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-12652?

CVE-2017-12652 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-12652?

The vulnerability affects libpng versions before 1.6.32 and Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-12652?

To fix CVE-2017-12652, update libpng to version 1.6.32 or later and follow any recommended security advisories from Netapp for Active Iq Unified Manager.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12652?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-12652 on the following references: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109269, https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/blob/df7e9dae0c4aac63d55361e35709c864fa1b8363/ANNOUNCE, and https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220506-0003/

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