CVE-2018-14047
UnknownEPSS 0.95%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14047 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue has been found in PNGwriter 0.7.0. It is a SEGV in pngwriter::readfromfile in pngwriter.cc. EPSS estimates a 0.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been found in PNGwriter 0.7.0. It is a SEGV in pngwriter::readfromfile in pngwriter.cc. NOTE: there is a "Warning: PNGwriter was never designed for reading untrusted files with it. Do NOT use this in sensitive environments, especially DO NOT read PNGs from unknown sources with it!" statement in the master/README.md file
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Pngwriter Project | Pngwriter | 0.7.0 |
References
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/pngwriterExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pngwriter/pngwriter/issues/129Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/pngwriterExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/pngwriter/pngwriter/issues/129Exploit, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14047?
An issue has been found in PNGwriter 0.7.0. It is a SEGV in pngwriter::readfromfile in pngwriter.cc. NOTE: there is a "Warning: PNGwriter was never designed for reading untrusted files with it. Do NOT use this in sensitive environments, especially DO NOT read PNGs from unknown sources with it!" statement in the master/README.md file
How severe is CVE-2018-14047?
Severity scoring for CVE-2018-14047 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14047?
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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