libpng 'png_set_text_2()' Function Memory Corruption Vulnerability UPDATED
20 Jul. 2012
Summary
libpng is prone to a memory-corruption vulnerability.
Credit:
The original article can be found at: http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/52830
The information has been provided by Arthur Gerkis, Chamal de Silva, wushi of team509, and miaubiz. .
Vulnerable Systems:
*libpng libpng 1.5.5 and prior
Attackers may leverage this issue to execute arbitrary code in the context of the application. Failed attacks will cause denial-of-service conditions.Versions prior to libpng 1.5.10, 1.4.11, 1.2.49, and 1.0.59 are vulnerable.
Vendor Status:
Vendor as issued an updated vulnerability.
