HIGH · 8.8

CVE-2015-0973

Buffer overflow in the png_read_IDAT_data function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via IDAT data with a large...

Vulnerability Description

Buffer overflow in the png_read_IDAT_data function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via IDAT data with a large width, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-9495.

CVSS Score

8.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
NETWORK
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
OracleSolaris11.2
LibpngLibpng<= 1.5.20
AppleMac Os X<= 10.11.3

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2015-0973?

CVE-2015-0973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). Buffer overflow in the png_read_IDAT_data function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16 allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via IDAT data with a large...

How severe is CVE-2015-0973?

CVE-2015-0973 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-2015-0973?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Oracle Solaris, Libpng Libpng, Apple Mac Os X.