Vulnerability Description
A heap buffer overflow in the function png_quantize() of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file.
CVSS Score
6.2
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Dbohdan | Hicolor | 0.5.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantProduct
- https://github.com/Helson-S/FuzzyTesting/blob/master/hicolor/heapof-w1-png_quantExploitThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2024-41440?
CVE-2024-41440 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.2 (MEDIUM). A heap buffer overflow in the function png_quantize() of hicolor v0.5.0 allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file.
How severe is CVE-2024-41440?
CVE-2024-41440 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2024-41440?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Dbohdan Hicolor.