CVE-2018-14048
First published: Fri Jul 13 2018(Updated: )
An issue has been found in libpng 1.6.34. It is a SEGV in the function png_free_data in png.c, related to the recommended error handling for png_read_image.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng Libpng | =1.6.34 | |
| Oracle JDK | =1.6.0-update201 | |
| Oracle JDK | =1.7.0-update191 | |
| Oracle JDK | =1.8.0-update181 | |
| Oracle JDK | =11.0.0 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.6.0-update201 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.7.0-update191 | |
| Oracle JRE | =1.8.0-update181 | |
| Oracle JRE | =11.0.0 |
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Reference Links
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152561/Slackware-Security-Advisory-libpng-Updates.html
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpuoct2018-4428296.html
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/libpng
- https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/issues/238
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/30
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-02
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in libpng?
The vulnerability ID for this issue in libpng is CVE-2018-14048.
What is the severity of CVE-2018-14048?
The severity of CVE-2018-14048 is medium, with a severity value of 6.5.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2018-14048?
Versions 1.6.34 of libpng, 1.6.0-update201 of Oracle JDK, 1.7.0-update191 of Oracle JDK, 1.8.0-update181 of Oracle JDK, 11.0.0 of Oracle JDK, 1.6.0-update201 of Oracle JRE, 1.7.0-update191 of Oracle JRE, 1.8.0-update181 of Oracle JRE, and 11.0.0 of Oracle JRE are affected by CVE-2018-14048.
What is the issue in libpng 1.6.34 that CVE-2018-14048 refers to?
CVE-2018-14048 refers to a SEGV (Segmentation Fault) issue in the function png_free_data in png.c in libpng 1.6.34.
How can I fix CVE-2018-14048 in libpng?
To fix CVE-2018-14048 in libpng, you should update to a version that contains the necessary security patches.
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