Libpng 'png_set_rgb_to_gray()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	45761
Class:	Unknown
CVE:	CVE-2011-0408
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Jan 08 2011 12:00AM
Updated:	Jan 08 2011 12:00AM
Credit:	Glenn Randers-Pehrson
Vulnerable:	libpng libpng 1.5
Not Vulnerable:	libpng libpng 1.5.1 beta 01

Libpng 'png_set_rgb_to_gray()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The 'libpng' library is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code on computers running the affected library or cause a denial-of-service condition.

This issue only affects libpng 1.5.0javascript:dateSelected=8;closeCalendar();

Libpng 'png_set_rgb_to_gray()' Remote Code Execution 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].

Libpng 'png_set_rgb_to_gray()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

Libpng 'png_set_rgb_to_gray()' Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• Libpng 1.5.1beta01 - January 8, 2011 (LIbpng)
  
• libpng Homepage (libpng)
  
• Vulnerability Note VU#643140 (US-CERT)