CVE-2006-5793: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2006-5793: The sPLT chunk handling code (png_set_sPLT function in pngset.c) in libpng 1.0.6 through 1.2.12 uses a size...

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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 7, 2024, 20:04 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old libpng crash flaw. Software using vulnerable libpng versions can crash when it processes a specially malformed PNG sPLT chunk. The provided sources support denial of service impact, not data theft or code execution. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems, bundled applications, appliances, or OS packages that still include libpng 1.0.6 through 1.2.12 and process PNGs from users, partners, email, web uploads, or documents. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item with higher urgency for public-facing image processing. It is not KEV-listed in the provided bundle, but vulnerable parsers can be remotely crashed where untrusted PNGs are accepted. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that bundle or dynamically link libpng.; Prioritize services that process PNG files from untrusted or external users.; Apply relevant vendor or distribution updates from official advisory channels..

Prepared: Jun 29, 2026, 09:26 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Nov 17, 2006, 23:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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oval:org.mitre.oval:def:10324CVE reference · vdb-entry, signature
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-824CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-790CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
libpng-pngsetsplt-dos(30290)CVE reference · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF

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