Vulnerability Description
Multiple buffer overflows in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier, as used in multiple products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed PNG images in which (1) the png_handle_tRNS function does not properly validate the length of transparency chunk (tRNS) data, or the (2) png_handle_sBIT or (3) png_handle_hIST functions do not perform sufficient bounds checking.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Roelofs | Libpng | <= 1.2.5 |
| Microsoft | Msn Messenger | 6.1 |
| Microsoft | Windows Media Player | 9 |
| Microsoft | Windows Messenger | 5.0 |
| Microsoft | Windows 98Se | All versions |
| Microsoft | Windows Me | All versions |
References
- ftp://ftp.sco.com/pub/updates/OpenServer/SCOSA-2005.49/SCOSA-2005.49.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000856
- http://lists.apple.com/mhonarc/security-announce/msg00056.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109163866717909&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109181639602978&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109761239318458&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=109900315219363&w=2
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=110796779903455&w=2
- http://scary.beasts.org/security/CESA-2004-001.txtExploitVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22957
- http://secunia.com/advisories/22958
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-66-200663-1
- http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=urn:cds:docid:1-21-114816-02
- http://www.adobe.com/support/downloads/detail.jsp?ftpID=2679Patch
- http://www.coresecurity.com/common/showdoc.php?idx=421&idxseccion=10
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0597?
CVE-2004-0597 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 10.0 (HIGH). Multiple buffer overflows in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier, as used in multiple products, allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via malformed PNG images in which (1) the png_handle_tRNS function...
How severe is CVE-2004-0597?
CVE-2004-0597 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 10.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0597?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Greg Roelofs Libpng, Microsoft Msn Messenger, Microsoft Windows Media Player, Microsoft Windows Messenger, Microsoft Windows 98Se.