CVE-2014-0333

libpng: denial of service via png_push_read_chunk()

Published Feb 27, 2014 CVSS 2.0 · 5.0 Medium EPSS 3.3% KEV · Not listed
Description
The png_push_read_chunk function in pngpread.c in the progressive decoder in libpng 1.6.x through 1.6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via an IDAT chunk with a length of zero.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2014-0371 The png_push_read_chunk function in pngpread.c in the progressive decoder in libpng 1.6.x through 1.6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via an IDAT chunk with a length of zero.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
certcc
Published
Updated
Aug 6, 2024, 9:13 AM
Reserved
Dec 5, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Feb 27, 2014, 8:55 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 12:02 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Feb 25, 2014, 12:00 AM