Vulnerability Description
An integer overflow in the PngImg::InitStorage_() function of png-img before 3.1.0 leads to an under-allocation of heap memory and subsequently an exploitable heap-based buffer overflow when loading a crafted PNG file.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Png-Img Project | Png-Img | < 3.1.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/gemini-testing/png-imgProduct
- https://github.com/gemini-testing/png-img/commit/14ac462a32ca4b3b78f56502ac976d5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gemini-testing/png-img/compare/v3.0.0...v3.1.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-142-gemini-png-imgExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gemini-testing/png-imgProduct
- https://github.com/gemini-testing/png-img/commit/14ac462a32ca4b3b78f56502ac976d5PatchThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/gemini-testing/png-img/compare/v3.0.0...v3.1.0Release NotesThird Party Advisory
- https://securitylab.github.com/advisories/GHSL-2020-142-gemini-png-imgExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2020-28248?
CVE-2020-28248 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An integer overflow in the PngImg::InitStorage_() function of png-img before 3.1.0 leads to an under-allocation of heap memory and subsequently an exploitable heap-based buffer overflow when loading a...
How severe is CVE-2020-28248?
CVE-2020-28248 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-2020-28248?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Png-Img Project Png-Img.