Vulnerability Description
Off-by-one error in the png_formatted_warning function in pngerror.c in libpng 1.5.4 through 1.5.7 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors, which trigger a stack-based buffer overflow.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | Libpng | 1.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47827Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49660Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-15.xml
- http://www.libpng.org/pub/png/libpng.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47827Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/49660Vendor Advisory
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201206-15.xml
- http://www.libpng.org/pub/png/libpng.html
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-3464?
CVE-2011-3464 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Off-by-one error in the png_formatted_warning function in pngerror.c in libpng 1.5.4 through 1.5.7 might allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) and possibly execute ar...
How severe is CVE-2011-3464?
CVE-2011-3464 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-3464?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libpng Libpng.