FS#43213 - [libpng] heap buffer overflow

Attached to Project: Arch Linux
Opened by Remi Gacogne (rgacogne) - Wednesday, 24 December 2014, 09:05 GMT
Last edited by Jan de Groot (JGC) - Wednesday, 24 December 2014, 12:04 GMT
Task Type Bug Report
Category Security
Status Closed
Assigned To No-one
Architecture All
Severity High
Priority Normal
Reported Version
Due in Version Undecided
Due Date Undecided
Percent Complete 100%
Votes 0
Private No

Details


A heap buffer overflow has been found [1] in libpng <= 1.6.15, and fixed in 1.6.16 [2]. Code execution may be possible as the flaw allows a controlled write, so I believe we should upgrade quickly whenever possible.

[1] http://tfpwn.com/files/libpng_heap_overflow_1.6.15.txt
[2] http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/
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Closed by  Jan de Groot (JGC)
Wednesday, 24 December 2014, 12:04 GMT
Reason for closing:  Fixed

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