Vulnerability Description
The png_handle_tRNS function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.0.25 and 1.2.x before 1.2.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a grayscale PNG image with a bad tRNS chunk CRC value.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Linux | Linux Kernel | All versions |
| Png Reference Library | Libpng | <= 1.0.15 |
References
- http://android-developers.blogspot.com/2008/03/android-sdk-update-m5-rc15-releas
- http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562
- http://irrlicht.sourceforge.net/changes.txt
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2008/Mar/msg00001.html
- http://openpkg.com/go/OpenPKG-SA-2007.013
- http://osvdb.org/36196
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25268Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25273Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25292Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25329Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25353
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25461
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25554
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25571
- http://secunia.com/advisories/25742
FAQ
What is CVE-2007-2445?
CVE-2007-2445 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The png_handle_tRNS function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.0.25 and 1.2.x before 1.2.17 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a grayscale PNG image with a bad...
How severe is CVE-2007-2445?
CVE-2007-2445 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-2007-2445?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Linux Linux Kernel, Png Reference Library Libpng.