Vulnerability Description
Memory leak in the png_handle_tEXt function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.33 rc02 and 1.4.0 beta36 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafted PNG file.
CVSS Score
7.1
HIGH
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | Libpng | 1.2.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/32418Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34265
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34320
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34388
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-28.xml
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=635463&group_id=5624Patch
- http://sourceforge.net/project/shownotes.php?release_id=635837Patch
- http://wiki.rpath.com/Advisories:rPSA-2009-0046
- http://www.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1750
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2010:133
- http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/501767/100/0/threaded
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/31920
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id?1021104
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2008/2917
- http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2010/1837
FAQ
What is CVE-2008-6218?
CVE-2008-6218 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.1 (HIGH). Memory leak in the png_handle_tEXt function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.33 rc02 and 1.4.0 beta36 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafte...
How severe is CVE-2008-6218?
CVE-2008-6218 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.1/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2008-6218?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libpng Libpng.