Vulnerability Description
A global buffer overflow in OptiPNG 0.7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack or other unspecified impact with a maliciously crafted GIF format file, related to an uncontrolled loop in the LZWReadByte function of the gifread.c file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Optipng Project | Optipng | 0.7.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00042.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-02
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/69/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4058
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00042.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-02
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/69/PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4058
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-16938?
CVE-2017-16938 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). A global buffer overflow in OptiPNG 0.7.6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial-of-service attack or other unspecified impact with a maliciously crafted GIF format file, related to an uncontrolled...
How severe is CVE-2017-16938?
CVE-2017-16938 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-16938?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Optipng Project Optipng.