CVE-2006-0481: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-0481: Heap-based buffer overflow in the alpha strip capability in libpng 1.2.7 allows context-dependent attackers...

Heap-based buffer overflow in the alpha strip capability in libpng 1.2.7 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) when the png_do_strip_filler function is used to strip alpha channels out of the image.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 16:34 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2006-0481 is an old libpng 1.2.7 flaw where processing certain PNG alpha-channel operations can crash software. Business impact is mainly service disruption in applications that handle untrusted PNG images using the affected alpha stripping path. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems or embedded products still using libpng 1.2.7 and processing PNG files from users, partners, email, web uploads, or other untrusted sources. Treat as a legacy dependency cleanup item with higher urgency for public image-upload or image-conversion services. No active exploitation is cited, but exposed unpatched systems can suffer preventable crashes. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications for libpng 1.2.7 or vendor packages based on it.; Apply the relevant vendor security updates from Red Hat, Gentoo, or affected platform maintainers.; Prioritize services that accept or transform untrusted PNG images..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 14:50 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jan 31, 2006, 18:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=179455CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
libpng-pngsetstripalpha-bo(24396)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF
oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10780CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature

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