CVE-2011-3048

UnknownEPSS 6.62%

Last modified

CVE-2011-3048 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The png_set_text_2 function in pngset.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.59, 1.2.x before 1.2.49, 1.4.x before 1.4.11, and 1.5.x before 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted text chunk in a PNG image file, which triggers a memory allocation failure that is not properly handled, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.. EPSS estimates a 6.62% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The png_set_text_2 function in pngset.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.59, 1.2.x before 1.2.49, 1.4.x before 1.4.11, and 1.5.x before 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted text chunk in a PNG image file, which triggers a memory allocation failure that is not properly handled, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.62%

93.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
LibpngLibpng1.0.0
LibpngLibpng1.0.1
LibpngLibpng1.0.2
LibpngLibpng1.0.3
LibpngLibpng1.0.5
LibpngLibpng1.0.6
LibpngLibpng1.0.7
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
LibpngLibpng1.0.24
LibpngLibpng1.0.25
LibpngLibpng1.0.26
LibpngLibpng1.0.27
LibpngLibpng1.0.28
LibpngLibpng1.0.29
LibpngLibpng1.0.30
LibpngLibpng1.0.31
LibpngLibpng1.0.32
LibpngLibpng1.0.33
LibpngLibpng1.0.34
LibpngLibpng1.0.35
LibpngLibpng1.0.37
LibpngLibpng1.0.38
LibpngLibpng1.0.39
LibpngLibpng1.0.40
LibpngLibpng1.0.41
LibpngLibpng1.0.42
LibpngLibpng1.0.43
LibpngLibpng1.0.44
LibpngLibpng1.0.45
LibpngLibpng1.0.46
LibpngLibpng1.0.47
LibpngLibpng1.0.48
LibpngLibpng1.0.50
LibpngLibpng1.0.51
LibpngLibpng1.0.52

Showing 50 of 127 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2011-3048?
The png_set_text_2 function in pngset.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.59, 1.2.x before 1.2.49, 1.4.x before 1.4.11, and 1.5.x before 1.5.10 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted text chunk in a PNG image file, which triggers a memory allocation failure that is not properly handled, leading to a heap-based buffer overflow.
How severe is CVE-2011-3048?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-3048 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.62% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3048?
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