RHSA-2015:2595: Moderate: libpng12 security update
The libpng12 packages contain a library of functions for creating andmanipulating PNG (Portable Network Graphics) image format files.It was discovered that the pnggetPLTE() and pngsetPLTE() functions oflibpng did not correctly calculate the maximum palette sizes for bit depthsof less than 8. In case an application tried to use these functions incombination with properly calculated palette sizes, this could lead to abuffer overflow or out-of-bounds reads. An attacker could exploit this tocause a crash or potentially execute arbitrary code by tricking anunsuspecting user into processing a specially crafted PNG image. However,the exact impact is dependent on the application using the library.(CVE-2015-8126, CVE-2015-8472)An array-indexing error was discovered in the pngconverttorfc1123()function of libpng. An attacker could possibly use this flaw to cause anout-of-bounds read by tricking an unsuspecting user into processing aspecially crafted PNG image. (CVE-2015-7981)All libpng12 users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, whichcontain backported patches to correct these issues.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2015:2595?
The severity of RHSA-2015:2595 is classified as important.
How do I fix RHSA-2015:2595?
To fix RHSA-2015:2595, update to the libpng12 version 1.2.50-7.el7_2.
Which systems are affected by RHSA-2015:2595?
RHSA-2015:2595 affects systems using the libpng12 package versions prior to 1.2.50-7.el7_2.
What vulnerabilities does RHSA-2015:2595 address?
RHSA-2015:2595 addresses vulnerabilities related to the png_get_PLTE() and png_set_PLTE() functions in libpng.
Is it safe to use an older version of libpng12 after RHSA-2015:2595?
It is not safe to use an older version of libpng12 after RHSA-2015:2595 due to potential exploitation of vulnerabilities.