Libpng 'png_decompress_chunk()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

BID:38478

Info

Libpng 'png_decompress_chunk()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 38478
Class: Design Error
CVE: CVE-2010-0205
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Mar 02 2010 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 08:16PM
Credit: PNG Development Group
Vulnerable: VMWare Workstation 6.5.3
VMWare Workstation 6.5.2
VMWare Workstation 6.5.1
VMWare Workstation 6.5 build 118166
VMWare Workstation 7.1
VMWare Workstation 6.5.4 build 246459
VMWare Workstation 6.5.3 build 185404
VMWare Workstation 6.5.2 build 156735
VMWare Server 2.0.2 Build 203138
VMWare Server 2.0.2
VMWare Server 2.0.1 build 156745
VMWare Server 2.0.1
VMWare Server 1.0.10 Build 203137
VMWare Server 1.0.10
VMWare Server 1.0.9 build 156507
VMWare Server 1.0.9
VMWare Server 1.0.8 build 126538
VMWare Server 1.0.8
VMWare Server 1.0.7 build 108231
VMWare Server 1.0.7
VMWare Server 1.0.6 build 91891
VMWare Server 1.0.6
VMWare Server 1.0.5 Build 80187
VMWare Server 1.0.5
VMWare Server 1.0.4
VMWare Server 1.0.3
VMWare Server 1.0.2
VMWare Server 2.0
VMWare Player 2.5.4
VMWare Player 2.5.3
VMWare Player 2.5.2 build 156735
VMWare Player 2.5.2
VMWare Player 2.5.1
VMWare Player 2.5 build 118166
VMWare Player 3.1
VMWare Player 2.5.4 build 246459
VMWare Player 2.5.3 build 185404
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS lpia
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.04 LTS amd64
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS sparc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS powerpc
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS i386
Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 6.06 LTS amd64
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 9
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 11 SP1
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 11
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP3
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10 SP2
SuSE SUSE Linux Enterprise 10
Sun Solaris 9_x86
Sun Solaris 9_sparc
Sun Solaris 11 Express
Sun Solaris 10_x86
Sun Solaris 10_sparc
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.2
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.1
S.u.S.E. openSUSE 11.0
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation 5 client
RedHat Enterprise Linux Desktop version 4
RedHat Desktop 3.0
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop 5 client
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 4
Red Hat Enterprise Linux AS 3
Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5 Server
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2010.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0 x86_64
Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0
MandrakeSoft Multi Network Firewall 2.0
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Corporate Server 4.0
libpng libpng 1.4 beta19
libpng libpng 1.4 beta01
libpng libpng 1.4
libpng libpng 1.2.42
libpng libpng 1.2.37
libpng libpng 1.2.36
libpng libpng 1.2.35
libpng libpng 1.2.34
libpng libpng 1.2.27 beta01
libpng libpng 1.2.27
libpng libpng 1.2.26
libpng libpng 1.2.22 rc1
libpng libpng 1.2.21
libpng libpng 1.2.20
libpng libpng 1.2.19
libpng libpng 1.2.18
libpng libpng 1.2.17
libpng libpng 1.2.16
libpng libpng 1.2.13
libpng libpng 1.2.8
libpng libpng 1.0.52
libpng libpng 1.0.43
libpng libpng 1.0.42
libpng libpng 1.0.33
libpng libpng 1.0.32
libpng libpng 1.0.25
libpng libpng 1.0.24
libpng libpng 1.0.18
libpng libpng 1.0.17
libpng libpng 1.0.16
libpng libpng 1.0.15
libpng libpng 1.0.14
libpng libpng 1.0.13
libpng libpng 1.0.12
libpng libpng 1.0.11
libpng libpng 1.0.10
+ S.u.S.E. Linux 7.2
libpng libpng 1.0.9
+ Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0 ppc
 + Mandriva Linux Mandrake 8.0
libpng libpng 1.0.8
libpng libpng 1.0.7
libpng libpng 1.0.6
libpng libpng 1.0.5
Gentoo Linux
Debian Linux 5.0 sparc
Debian Linux 5.0 s/390
Debian Linux 5.0 powerpc
Debian Linux 5.0 mipsel
Debian Linux 5.0 mips
Debian Linux 5.0 m68k
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-64
Debian Linux 5.0 ia-32
Debian Linux 5.0 hppa
Debian Linux 5.0 armel
Debian Linux 5.0 arm
Debian Linux 5.0 amd64
Debian Linux 5.0 alpha
Debian Linux 5.0
Avaya Voice Portal 5.1
Avaya Voice Portal 5.0 SP2
Avaya Voice Portal 5.0 SP1
Avaya Voice Portal 5.0
Avaya Voice Portal 4.1 SP2
Avaya Voice Portal 4.1 SP1
Avaya Voice Portal 4.1
Avaya Voice Portal 4.0
Avaya Voice Portal 3.0
Avaya Proactive Contact 4.1.2
Avaya Proactive Contact 4.1.1
Avaya Proactive Contact 3.0.3
Avaya Proactive Contact 3.0.2
Avaya Proactive Contact 4.1
Avaya Proactive Contact 4.0
Avaya Proactive Contact 3.0
Avaya Proactive Contact 0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 5.2
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 5.1
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 5.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 4.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 3.1 SP1
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 3.1
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 2.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server 1.0
Avaya Messaging Storage Server
Avaya Message Networking MN 3.1
Avaya Message Networking 5.2
Avaya Message Networking 3.1
Avaya Message Networking
Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX R1.1
Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 2.0 SP2
Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 2.0 SP1
Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 2.0
Avaya Intuity AUDIX LX 1.0
Avaya Intuity AUDIX
Avaya Aura System Platform SP1.1
Avaya Aura System Platform 6.0
Avaya Aura System Platform 1.1
Avaya Aura System Manager 6.0 SP1
Avaya Aura System Manager 5.2
Avaya Aura System Manager 1.0
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 5.2.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.1.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 5.2
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 5.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 5.0
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 4.0
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.1
Avaya Aura SIP Enablement Services 3.0
Avaya Aura Session Manager 6.0
Avaya Aura Session Manager 5.2 SP2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 5.2 SP1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 5.2
Avaya Aura Session Manager 1.1
Avaya Aura Session Manager 1.0
Avaya Aura Conferencing 6.0 Standard
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.7
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.8
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.7
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.6
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.4
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.3
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.2
Apple Mac OS X 10.5.1
Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Apple Mac OS X 10.6
Apple Mac OS X 10.5
Not Vulnerable: VMWare Workstation 7.1.2 build 301548
VMWare Player 3.1.2 build 301548
libpng libpng 1.4.1
libpng libpng 1.2.43
libpng libpng 1.0.53
Apple Mac OS X Server 10.6.5

Discussion

Libpng 'png_decompress_chunk()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

The 'libpng' library is prone to a remote denial-of-service vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow an attacker to consume an excessive amount of CPU memory, denying service to legitimate users.

Successful exploits will allow an attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information.

Versions prior to libpng 1.4.1, 1.2.43, and 1.0.53 are vulnerable.

Exploit / POC

Libpng 'png_decompress_chunk()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Currently we are not aware of any working exploits. If you feel we are in error or if you are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].

Solution / Fix

Libpng 'png_decompress_chunk()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references for more information.


Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 powerpc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 powerpc

Debian Linux 5.0 alpha

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2008.0

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 lpia

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 sparc

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 lpia

Debian Linux 5.0 armel

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.10 amd64

Apple Mac OS X 10.6

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.0 x86_64

Debian Linux 5.0 mips

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 9.04 amd64

Debian Linux 5.0 sparc

Mandriva Linux Mandrake 2009.1 x86_64

Ubuntu Ubuntu Linux 8.10 i386

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Debian Linux 5.0 s/390

libpng libpng 1.0.10

libpng libpng 1.0.17

libpng libpng 1.0.24

libpng libpng 1.0.25

libpng libpng 1.0.32

libpng libpng 1.0.33

libpng libpng 1.0.42

libpng libpng 1.0.7

libpng libpng 1.0.9

libpng libpng 1.2.19

libpng libpng 1.2.21

libpng libpng 1.2.34

libpng libpng 1.4 beta19

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.1

Apple Mac OS X 10.6.3

References

Libpng 'png_decompress_chunk()' Function Denial of Service Vulnerability

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