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CVE-2015-8540

UnknownEPSS 6.48%

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CVE-2015-8540 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer underflow in the png_check_keyword function in pngwutil.c in libpng 0.90 through 0.99, 1.0.x before 1.0.66, 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.56, 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.19, and 1.5.x before 1.5.26 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a space character as a keyword in a PNG image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.. EPSS estimates a 6.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer underflow in the png_check_keyword function in pngwutil.c in libpng 0.90 through 0.99, 1.0.x before 1.0.66, 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.56, 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.19, and 1.5.x before 1.5.26 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a space character as a keyword in a PNG image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
6.48%

92.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary5.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop Supplementary6.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Hpc Node6.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Supplementary5.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Supplementary6.0—
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation Supplementary6.0—
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—
LibpngLibpng1.2.12—
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—
LibpngLibpng1.2.34—
LibpngLibpng1.2.35—
LibpngLibpng1.2.36—
LibpngLibpng1.2.37—
LibpngLibpng1.2.38—
LibpngLibpng1.2.39—
LibpngLibpng1.2.40—
LibpngLibpng1.2.41—
LibpngLibpng1.2.42—
LibpngLibpng1.2.43—

Showing 50 of 180 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-8540?
Integer underflow in the png_check_keyword function in pngwutil.c in libpng 0.90 through 0.99, 1.0.x before 1.0.66, 1.1.x and 1.2.x before 1.2.56, 1.3.x and 1.4.x before 1.4.19, and 1.5.x before 1.5.26 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a space character as a keyword in a PNG image, which triggers an out-of-bounds read.
How severe is CVE-2015-8540?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-8540 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 6.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-8540?
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