CVE-2019-6129 — MEDIUM (6.5)

Vulnerability Description

png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by pngcp. NOTE: a third party has stated "I don't think it is libpng's job to free this buffer.

CVSS Score

6.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libpng	Libpng	1.6.36

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-401

References

https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/issues/269ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/issues/269ExploitThird Party Advisory
https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html

FAQ

What is CVE-2019-6129?

CVE-2019-6129 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by pngcp. NOTE: a third party has stated "I don't think it is libpng's job to free this buffer.

How severe is CVE-2019-6129?

CVE-2019-6129 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2019-6129?

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