2.6CVSSLOW
Description
The sPLT chunk handling code (png_set_sPLT function in pngset.c) in libpng 1.0.6 through 1.2.12 uses a sizeof operator on the wrong data type, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via malformed sPLT chunks that trigger an out-of-bounds read.
CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:NAccess VectorNetwork
AC:HAccess ComplexityHigh
Au:NAuthenticationNone
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:PAvailabilityPartial
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Exploitability
Official Patch Available
MITRE ATT&CK
1 technique Initial Access
References
http://support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2007-254.htm
support.avaya.com
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:209
mandriva.com
http://secunia.com/advisories/22941
secunia.com
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Timeline
Published
Nov 17, 2006
Last Updated
Apr 23, 2026
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