Summary
It was discovered that libpng incorrectly handled memory when processing
certain malformed PNG files. If a user or automated system were tricked
into opening a specially crafted PNG file, an attacker could use this issue
to cause libpng to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
Fixed packages 1
| Release | Package | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu · 24.04 LTS 24.04:LTS | libpng1.6 | 1.6.43-5ubuntu0.4 |
Vulnerabilities 2
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Medium 5.5
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libpng 1.6.43-1.6.46 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via the pngi…
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Medium 5.5
Buffer Overflow vulnerability in libpng 1.6.43-1.6.46 allows a local attacker to cause a denial of service via png_crea…