CVE-2008-6218

UnknownEPSS 2.31%

Last modified

CVE-2008-6218 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Memory leak in the png_handle_tEXt function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.33 rc02 and 1.4.0 beta36 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafted PNG file.. EPSS estimates a 2.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Memory leak in the png_handle_tEXt function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.33 rc02 and 1.4.0 beta36 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafted PNG file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.31%

81.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LibpngLibpng1.2.0
LibpngLibpng1.2.1
LibpngLibpng1.2.2
LibpngLibpng1.2.3
LibpngLibpng1.2.4
LibpngLibpng1.2.5
LibpngLibpng1.2.6
LibpngLibpng1.2.7
LibpngLibpng1.2.8
LibpngLibpng1.2.9
LibpngLibpng1.2.10
LibpngLibpng1.2.11
LibpngLibpng1.2.13
LibpngLibpng1.2.14
LibpngLibpng1.2.15
LibpngLibpng1.2.16
LibpngLibpng1.2.17
LibpngLibpng1.2.18
LibpngLibpng1.2.19
LibpngLibpng1.2.20
LibpngLibpng1.2.21
LibpngLibpng1.2.22
LibpngLibpng1.2.23
LibpngLibpng1.2.24
LibpngLibpng1.2.25
LibpngLibpng1.2.26
LibpngLibpng1.2.27
LibpngLibpng1.2.28
LibpngLibpng1.2.29
LibpngLibpng1.2.30
LibpngLibpng1.2.31
LibpngLibpng1.2.32
LibpngLibpng1.2.33
LibpngLibpng1.4.0Beta36

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2008-6218?
Memory leak in the png_handle_tEXt function in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.33 rc02 and 1.4.0 beta36 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (memory exhaustion) via a crafted PNG file.
How severe is CVE-2008-6218?
Severity scoring for CVE-2008-6218 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2008-6218?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST