Description
The png_err function in pngerror.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.55, 1.2.x before 1.2.45, 1.4.x before 1.4.8, and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 makes a function call using a NULL pointer argument instead of an empty-string argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PNG image.
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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DSA |
DSA-2287-1 | libpng security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2011-2672 | The png_err function in pngerror.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.55, 1.2.x before 1.2.45, 1.4.x before 1.4.8, and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 makes a function call using a NULL pointer argument instead of an empty-string argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PNG image. |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: redhat
Published:
Updated: 2024-08-06T23:08:23.712Z
Reserved: 2011-07-11T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2011-2691
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Status : Modified
Published: 2011-07-17T20:55:01.577
Modified: 2026-04-29T01:13:23.040
Link: CVE-2011-2691
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DSA
EUVD