CVE-2018-14048
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 3.01%
Last modified
CVE-2018-14048 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue has been found in libpng 1.6.34. It is a SEGV in the function png_free_data in png.c, related to the recommended error handling for png_read_image.. EPSS estimates a 3.01% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue has been found in libpng 1.6.34. It is a SEGV in the function png_free_data in png.c, related to the recommended error handling for png_read_image.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| Libpng | Libpng | 1.6.34 | — |
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.6.0 | Update201 |
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.7.0 | Update191 |
| Oracle | Jdk | 1.8.0 | Update181 |
| Oracle | Jdk | 11.0.0 | — |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.6.0 | Update201 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.7.0 | Update191 |
| Oracle | Jre | 1.8.0 | Update181 |
| Oracle | Jre | 11.0.0 | — |
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152561/Slackware-Security-Advisory-libpng-Updates.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/libpngExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/issues/238Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/30Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-02Third Party Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/152561/Slackware-Security-Advisory-libpng-Updates.htmlThird Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://github.com/fouzhe/security/tree/master/libpngExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/issues/238Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://seclists.org/bugtraq/2019/Apr/30Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201908-02Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2018-14048?
An issue has been found in libpng 1.6.34. It is a SEGV in the function png_free_data in png.c, related to the recommended error handling for png_read_image.
How severe is CVE-2018-14048?
CVE-2018-14048 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.01% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2018-14048?
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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