Vulnerability Description
Use-after-free vulnerability in opngreduc.c in OptiPNG Hg and 0.7.x before 0.7.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "palette reduction."
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Optipng | Optipng | 0.7.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://optipng.hg.sourceforge.net/hgweb/optipng/optipng/rev/f1d5d44670a2Exploit
- http://optipng.sourceforge.net/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50654Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/news/?group_id=151404
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/5ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/18/2ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55566
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78743
- http://optipng.hg.sourceforge.net/hgweb/optipng/optipng/rev/f1d5d44670a2Exploit
- http://optipng.sourceforge.net/PatchVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50654Vendor Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/news/?group_id=151404
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/5ExploitPatch
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/18/2ExploitPatch
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55566
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-4432?
CVE-2012-4432 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Use-after-free vulnerability in opngreduc.c in OptiPNG Hg and 0.7.x before 0.7.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "palette reduction."
How severe is CVE-2012-4432?
CVE-2012-4432 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-2012-4432?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Optipng Optipng.