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CVE-2009-2042

UnknownEPSS 2.28%

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CVE-2009-2042 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libpng before 1.2.37 does not properly parse 1-bit interlaced images with width values that are not divisible by 8, which causes libpng to include uninitialized bits in certain rows of a PNG file and might allow remote attackers to read portions of sensitive memory via "out-of-bounds pixels" in the file.. EPSS estimates a 2.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libpng before 1.2.37 does not properly parse 1-bit interlaced images with width values that are not divisible by 8, which causes libpng to include uninitialized bits in certain rows of a PNG file and might allow remote attackers to read portions of sensitive memory via "out-of-bounds pixels" in the file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
2.28%

80.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LibpngLibpng<= 1.2.35—
LibpngLibpng0.89c—
LibpngLibpng0.95—
LibpngLibpng1.0.0—
LibpngLibpng1.0.1—
LibpngLibpng1.0.2—
LibpngLibpng1.0.7Beta17
LibpngLibpng1.0.8—
LibpngLibpng1.0.9—
LibpngLibpng1.0.10—
LibpngLibpng1.0.11—
LibpngLibpng1.0.12—
LibpngLibpng1.0.13—
LibpngLibpng1.0.14—
LibpngLibpng1.0.15—
LibpngLibpng1.0.16—
LibpngLibpng1.0.17—
LibpngLibpng1.0.18—
LibpngLibpng1.0.19—
LibpngLibpng1.0.20—
LibpngLibpng1.0.21—
LibpngLibpng1.0.22—
LibpngLibpng1.0.23—
LibpngLibpng1.2.0—
LibpngLibpng1.2.1—
LibpngLibpng1.2.2—
LibpngLibpng1.2.3—
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—
LibpngLibpng1.2.30—
LibpngLibpng1.2.31—
LibpngLibpng1.2.33—
LibpngLibpng1.2.34—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2009-2042?
libpng before 1.2.37 does not properly parse 1-bit interlaced images with width values that are not divisible by 8, which causes libpng to include uninitialized bits in certain rows of a PNG file and might allow remote attackers to read portions of sensitive memory via "out-of-bounds pixels" in the file.
How severe is CVE-2009-2042?
Severity scoring for CVE-2009-2042 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2009-2042?
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.

Are you affected by CVE-2009-2042?

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Source: NVD / NIST