CVE-2017-12652
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 4.08%
Last modified
CVE-2017-12652 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. libpng before 1.6.32 does not properly check the length of chunks against the user limit.. EPSS estimates a 4.08% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
libpng before 1.6.32 does not properly check the length of chunks against the user limit.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libpng | Libpng | < 1.6.32 |
| Netapp | Active Iq Unified Manager | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109269Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/blob/df7e9dae0c4aac63d55361e35709c864fa1b8363/ANNOUNCERelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220506-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K88124225Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/109269Broken Link, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/blob/df7e9dae0c4aac63d55361e35709c864fa1b8363/ANNOUNCERelease Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20220506-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://support.f5.com/csp/article/K88124225Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-12652?
libpng before 1.6.32 does not properly check the length of chunks against the user limit.
How severe is CVE-2017-12652?
CVE-2017-12652 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 4.08% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-12652?
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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