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CVE-2014-9495

Heap-based buffer overflow in the png_combine_row function in libpng before 1.5...

High CVSS 8.8

Overview

Heap-based buffer overflow in the png_combine_row function in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16, when running on 64-bit systems, might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "very wide interlaced" PNG image.

CWE: CWE-119 Published: 2015-01-10T19:59:00.047
Risk analysis

This vulnerability is rated 🟠 HIGH.

  • CVSS: 8.8 (HIGH)
  • Detected tags: none (tag impact: LOW)

Recommended actions:

  • Prioritize remediation based on business criticality and exposure.
  • Limit exposure and increase monitoring until fixed.

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