OptiPNG Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID:	55566
Class:	Unknown
CVE:	CVE-2012-4432
Remote:	Yes
Local:	No
Published:	Sep 17 2012 12:00AM
Updated:	May 07 2015 05:11PM
Credit:	Reported by the vendor.
Vulnerable:	OptiPNG OptiPNG 0.7.2 OptiPNG OptiPNG 0.7.1 OptiPNG OptiPNG 0.7 Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:	OptiPNG OptiPNG 0.7.3

OptiPNG Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

OptiPNG is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to execute arbitrary code within the context of the application. Failed exploit attempts will result in a denial-of-service condition.

OptiPNG versions 0.7 ,0.7.1 and 0.7.2 are vulnerable.

OptiPNG Use-After-Free 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].

OptiPNG Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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

OptiPNG Use-After-Free Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

References:

• OptiPNG: Advanced PNG Optimizer (OptiPNG)