Vulnerability Description
The png_handle_iCCP function in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain PNG image that triggers a null dereference.
CVSS Score
5.0
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Greg Roelofs | Libpng | <= 1.2.5 |
References
- 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://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://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-536PatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-03.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200408-22.xmlPatchVendor Advisory
- http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/236656Third Party AdvisoryUS Government Resource
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:079
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:212
FAQ
What is CVE-2004-0598?
CVE-2004-0598 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The png_handle_iCCP function in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain PNG image that triggers a null dereference.
How severe is CVE-2004-0598?
CVE-2004-0598 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2004-0598?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Greg Roelofs Libpng.