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HIGH · 7.8

CVE-2017-7231

pngdefry through 2017-03-22 is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly process a specially crafted png file. This issue affects the 'process()' function of the...

Vulnerability Description

pngdefry through 2017-03-22 is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly process a specially crafted png file. This issue affects the 'process()' function of the 'pngdefry.c' source file.

CVSS Score

7.8

HIGH

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
NONE
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
UNCHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Pngdefry ProjectPngdefry<= 2017-03-22

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-119

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7231?

CVE-2017-7231 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). pngdefry through 2017-03-22 is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly process a specially crafted png file. This issue affects the 'process()' function of the...

How severe is CVE-2017-7231?

CVE-2017-7231 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-2017-7231?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Pngdefry Project Pngdefry.