Vulnerability Description
Heap-based buffer overflow in the png_combine_row function in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16, when running on 64-bit systems, might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "very wide interlaced" PNG image.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
| Libpng | Libpng | <= 1.5.20 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62725
- http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33172831/
- http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/04/3
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/1
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/3
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71820
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031444
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62725
- http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33172831/
- http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/
FAQ
What is CVE-2014-9495?
CVE-2014-9495 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Heap-based buffer overflow in the png_combine_row function in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16, when running on 64-bit systems, might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2014-9495?
CVE-2014-9495 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2014-9495?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X, Libpng Libpng.