LibPNG Graphics Library Image Height Integer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:11481

Info

LibPNG Graphics Library Image Height Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 11481
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2004-0955
Remote: Yes
Local: Yes
Published: Oct 20 2004 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 12 2009 08:06AM
Credit: The vendor disclosed this vulnerability.
Vulnerable: Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
S.u.S.E. Linux Personal 9.1
libpng libpng3 1.2.6 rc1
libpng libpng3 1.2.6
libpng libpng3 1.2.5
+ Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc1
 + Gentoo Linux 1.4 _rc1
 + Gentoo Linux 1.2
+ Gentoo Linux 1.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.0 AMD64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.0 AMD64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 10.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.2 amd64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.2 amd64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.1
+ Redhat Fedora Core1
 + Slackware Linux 10.0
+ Slackware Linux 9.1
+ Slackware Linux 9.1
+ Slackware Linux 9.0
+ Slackware Linux 9.0
+ Slackware Linux -current
 + Slackware Linux -current
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
 libpng libpng3 1.2.4
+ MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1 x86_64
 + MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 2.1
+ MandrakeSoft Multi Network Firewall 2.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 9.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2
+ SuSE Linux 8.1
libpng libpng3 1.2.3
libpng libpng3 1.2.2
+ Redhat Linux 8.0 i386
 libpng libpng3 1.2.1
+ Debian Linux 3.0
+ Debian Linux 3.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.2
+ Slackware Linux 8.1
libpng libpng3 1.2 .0
libpng libpng 1.0.17
libpng libpng 1.0.16
libpng libpng 1.0.15
+ Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ppc
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia64
 + Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 4.1 ia32
 libpng libpng 1.0.14
+ Redhat Linux 7.3 i386
 + Redhat Linux 7.2 ia64
 + Redhat Linux 7.2 i386
 + Redhat Linux 7.1 i386
 + Redhat Linux 7.0 i386
 + Redhat Linux 6.2 i386
 libpng libpng 1.0.13
libpng libpng 1.0.12
- Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1.1
- Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1
- Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1
- Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1
+ Debian Linux 3.0
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.1 ia64
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.1
+ SuSE Linux 8.0
+ SuSE Linux 7.3 sparc
 + SuSE Linux 7.3 ppc
 + SuSE Linux 7.3
libpng libpng 1.0.11
libpng libpng 1.0.10
+ SuSE Linux 7.2
libpng libpng 1.0.9
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0
libpng libpng 1.0.8
+ Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Server 3.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1.1
+ Caldera OpenLinux Workstation 3.1
+ MandrakeSoft Single Network Firewall 7.2
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.2
+ SuSE Linux 7.1 sparc
 + SuSE Linux 7.1 ppc
 + SuSE Linux 7.1 alpha
 + SuSE Linux 7.1
- Ximian GNOME 1.4
libpng libpng 1.0.7
libpng libpng 1.0.6
libpng libpng 1.0.5
+ Debian Linux 2.2 sparc
 + Debian Linux 2.2 powerpc
 + Debian Linux 2.2 IA-32
 + Debian Linux 2.2 arm
 + Debian Linux 2.2 alpha
 + Debian Linux 2.2 68k
 + MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 1.0.1
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 7.1
libpng libpng 1.0
+ SuSE Linux 7.0 sparc
 + SuSE Linux 7.0 ppc
 + SuSE Linux 7.0 alpha
 + SuSE Linux 7.0
Debian Linux 3.0 sparc
Debian Linux 3.0 s/390
Debian Linux 3.0 ppc
Debian Linux 3.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 3.0 mips
Debian Linux 3.0 m68k
Debian Linux 3.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 3.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 3.0 hppa
Debian Linux 3.0 arm
Debian Linux 3.0 alpha
Debian Linux 3.0
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

LibPNG Graphics Library Image Height Integer Overflow Vulnerability

LibPNG is the official Portable Network Graphics (PNG) reference library.

LibPNG is reported susceptible to an image height integer overflow vulnerability.

A specially crafted PNG image could reportedly overflow an integer value, and possibly result in overwriting of critical memory regions allowing for the alteration of proper program execution. This vulnerability may be exploited to execute attacker-supplied code in the context of an application that utilized the affected library.

Exploit / POC

LibPNG Graphics Library Image Height Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any exploits for this issue. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected] <mailto:[email protected]>.

Solution / Fix

LibPNG Graphics Library Image Height Integer Overflow Vulnerability

Solution:
SuSE has released advisory SUSE-SA:2004:037 mainly to address the vulnerabilities described in BID 11488 and 11489. However, in the addendum of this advisory, it is reported that fixes for the issue described in this BID are now available on the SuSE update FTP server for download. Customers are advised to see the referenced advisory for further information regarding obtaining and applying appropriate updates.

Debian GNU/Linux has released advisories DSA 570-1, and DSA 571-1 to address this issue in libpng and libpng3 respectively. Please see the referenced advisories for further information.

Ubuntu Linux has released security advisory USN-1-1 to address this issue. Please refer to the advisory for further information on obtaining and applying fixes.


libpng libpng 1.0.12

libpng libpng 1.0.15

libpng libpng3 1.2.1

libpng libpng3 1.2.5

References

LibPNG Graphics Library Image Height Integer Overflow Vulnerability

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