REDHAT-BUG-1264015: Use After Free

Published Sep 17, 2015
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Updated

Use-after-free vulnerability in optipng 0.6.4 causing an invalid/double free was found.

CVE request (containing valgrind report):

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/556

Affected Software

1 affected component
OptiPNG OptiPNG

Event History

Sep 17, 2015
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·10:26 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1264015?

REDHAT-BUG-1264015 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability, which can lead to potential memory corruption issues.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1264015?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1264015, you should update to the latest version of OptiPNG that addresses the vulnerability.

3

What systems are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1264015?

REDHAT-BUG-1264015 affects systems running OptiPNG version 0.6.4.

4

What are the risks associated with REDHAT-BUG-1264015?

The risks of REDHAT-BUG-1264015 include remote code execution and denial of service due to memory corruption.

5

Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-1264015?

At this time, there are no publicly reported exploits specifically targeting REDHAT-BUG-1264015.

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