SB2010070702 - Buffer overflow in libpng (Alpine package)
Published: July 7, 2010
Security Bulletin ID
SB2010070702
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2010-1205)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.
Buffer overflow in pngpread.c in libpng before 1.2.44 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3, as used in progressive applications, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image that triggers an additional data row.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.