Vulnerability Description
The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x before 1.5.28, and 1.6.x before 1.6.27 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a NULL pointer dereference vectors involving loading a text chunk into a png structure, removing the text, and then adding another text chunk to the structure.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | Libpng | 0.8 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/29/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/30/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95157Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-74
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3712-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3712-2/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/29/2Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/30/4Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95157Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/r58af02e294bd07f487e2c64ffc0a29b837db5600e3
- https://lists.apache.org/thread.html/rf4c02775860db415b4955778a131c2795223f61cb8
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201701-74
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3712-1/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-10087?
CVE-2016-10087 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x before 1.5.28, and 1.6.x before 1.6.27 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a NULL poin...
How severe is CVE-2016-10087?
CVE-2016-10087 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-2016-10087?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libpng Libpng.