REDHAT-BUG-1599943: Integer Overflow

Published Jul 11, 2018
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Updated

libpng through version 1.6.34 is vulnerable to an integer overflow and resultant divide-by-zero in the pngrutil.c:pngcheckchunklength() function. An attacker could exploit this to cause a denial of service via crafted PNG file.

Upstream Bug:

https://sourceforge.net/p/libpng/bugs/278/

Upstream Patch:

https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/commit/8a05766cb74af05c04c53e6c9d60c13fc4d59bf2

Affected Software

1 affected component
libpng LIBPNG<=1.6.34

Event History

Jul 11, 2018
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·01:31 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-1599943?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-1599943 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-1599943?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-1599943, upgrade to libpng version 1.6.35 or later.

3

What versions of libpng are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1599943?

libpng versions up to and including 1.6.34 are affected by REDHAT-BUG-1599943.

4

What could an attacker do using the vulnerability in REDHAT-BUG-1599943?

An attacker could exploit REDHAT-BUG-1599943 to cause a denial of service by using a crafted PNG file.

5

Where can I find more information about REDHAT-BUG-1599943?

More information about REDHAT-BUG-1599943 can be found in the related bug reports and upstream discussions.

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