Heap-based buffer overflow in libpng
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2013-7353 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
libpng Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products |
| Vendor | libpng |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) Heap-based buffer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU32533
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2013-7353
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to a boundary error in Integer overflow in the png_set_unknown_chunks function in libpng/pngset.c in libpng before 1.5.14beta08. A remote attacker can use a crafted image to trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate to version 1.5.14.
Vulnerable software versionslibpng: 1.5.0 - 1.5.13
External linkshttp://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2014-05/msg00015.html
http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2014/q2/83
http://sourceforge.net/p/libpng/bugs/199/
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/67345
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
