SB2016041403 - Remote code execution in libpng

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SB2016041403 - Remote code execution in libpng

Published: April 14, 2016 Updated: September 10, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2016041403
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer underflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-8540)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to integer underflow within the png_check_keyword() function in pngwutil.c. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted PNG file, trigger an integer underflow and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References