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
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Oracle | Solaris | 11.2 |
| Libpng | Libpng | <= 1.5.20 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62725Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/Third Party Advisory
- http://tfpwn.com/files/libpng_heap_overflow_1.6.15.txtExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/1ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/3Exploit
- http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20240719-0005/
- https://support.apple.com/HT206167Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/62725Permissions RequiredThird Party Advisory
- http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/Third Party Advisory
- http://tfpwn.com/files/libpng_heap_overflow_1.6.15.txtExploit
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/1ExploitThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/3Exploit
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.