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CVE-2016-10087

UnknownEPSS 5.52%

Last modified

CVE-2016-10087 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x before 1.5.28, and 1.6.x before 1.6.27 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a NULL pointer dereference vectors involving loading a text chunk into a png structure, removing the text, and then adding another text chunk to the structure.. EPSS estimates a 5.52% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x before 1.5.28, and 1.6.x before 1.6.27 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a NULL pointer dereference vectors involving loading a text chunk into a png structure, removing the text, and then adding another text chunk to the structure.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
5.52%

91.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
LibpngLibpng0.8
LibpngLibpng0.71
LibpngLibpng0.81
LibpngLibpng0.82
LibpngLibpng0.85
LibpngLibpng0.86
LibpngLibpng0.87
LibpngLibpng0.88
LibpngLibpng0.89
LibpngLibpng0.89c
LibpngLibpng0.90
LibpngLibpng0.95
LibpngLibpng0.96
LibpngLibpng0.97
LibpngLibpng0.98
LibpngLibpng0.99
LibpngLibpng0.99a
LibpngLibpng0.99b
LibpngLibpng0.99c
LibpngLibpng0.99d
LibpngLibpng0.99e
LibpngLibpng0.99f
LibpngLibpng0.99g
LibpngLibpng0.99h
LibpngLibpng1.00
LibpngLibpng1.0.0
LibpngLibpng1.0.0a
LibpngLibpng1.0.0b
LibpngLibpng1.0.1
LibpngLibpng1.0.1a
LibpngLibpng1.0.1b
LibpngLibpng1.0.1c
LibpngLibpng1.0.1d
LibpngLibpng1.0.1e
LibpngLibpng1.0.2
LibpngLibpng1.0.2a
LibpngLibpng1.0.3
LibpngLibpng1.0.3a
LibpngLibpng1.0.3b
LibpngLibpng1.0.3d
LibpngLibpng1.0.4
LibpngLibpng1.0.4a
LibpngLibpng1.0.4b
LibpngLibpng1.0.4c
LibpngLibpng1.0.4d
LibpngLibpng1.0.4e
LibpngLibpng1.0.4f
LibpngLibpng1.0.5
LibpngLibpng1.0.5a
LibpngLibpng1.0.5b

Showing 50 of 250 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2016-10087?
The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x before 1.5.28, and 1.6.x before 1.6.27 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a NULL pointer dereference vectors involving loading a text chunk into a png structure, removing the text, and then adding another text chunk to the structure.
How severe is CVE-2016-10087?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-10087 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.52% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-10087?
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