libpng 'png_set_unknown_chunks()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

BID:67345

Info

libpng 'png_set_unknown_chunks()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 67345
Class: Boundary Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2013-7353
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: May 12 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 10:06PM
Credit: Mageia
Vulnerable: Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64
Mandriva Business Server 1
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64
MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5
libpng libpng 1.5.6 beta
libpng libpng 1.5.5
libpng libpng 1.5.4
libpng libpng 1.5
libpng libpng 1.5.9 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.9
libpng libpng 1.5.8 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.8
libpng libpng 1.5.7 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.7
libpng libpng 1.5.6
libpng libpng 1.5.5 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.4 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.3 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.2 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.2
libpng libpng 1.5.13 beta
libpng libpng 1.5.13
libpng libpng 1.5.12
libpng libpng 1.5.11 beta
libpng libpng 1.5.11
libpng libpng 1.5.10 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.10
libpng libpng 1.5.1 beta 01
libpng libpng 1.5.1 Beta
libpng libpng 1.5.1
libpng libpng 1.5.0 Beta
Gentoo Linux
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

libpng 'png_set_unknown_chunks()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

libpng is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability.

Successful exploits may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.

Exploit / POC

libpng 'png_set_unknown_chunks()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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

Solution / Fix

libpng 'png_set_unknown_chunks()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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


MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5 x86_64

MandrakeSoft Enterprise Server 5

Mandriva Business Server 1 X86 64

References

libpng 'png_set_unknown_chunks()' Function Heap Based Buffer Overflow Vulnerability

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