CVE-2019-6129
First published: Fri Jan 11 2019(Updated: )
** DISPUTED ** png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by pngcp. NOTE: a third party has stated "I don't think it is libpng's job to free this buffer."
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng Libpng | =1.6.36 | |
| =1.6.36 |
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What is CVE-2019-6129?
** DISPUTED ** png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by pngcp. NOTE: a third party has stated "I don't think it is libpng's job to free this buffer."
What software is affected by CVE-2019-6129?
Libpng version 1.6.36 is affected by CVE-2019-6129.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-6129?
The severity of CVE-2019-6129 is medium (6.5).
How can I fix CVE-2019-6129?
There is currently no known fix for CVE-2019-6129. It is recommended to follow the advice of the software vendor or project team.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-6129?
You can find more information about CVE-2019-6129 on the GitHub issue page (https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/issues/269) and the Oracle security advisory (https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html).
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