CVE-2008-1382: libpng 1.0.6 through 1.0.32, 1.2.0 through 1.2.26, and 1.4.0beta01 through 1.4.0beta19 allows context-depen...

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CVE-2008-1382 is an old libpng flaw where crafted PNG images with zero-length unknown chunks can crash software and may allow code execution. The named vulnerable lines are libpng 1.0.6-1.0.32, 1.2.0-1.2.26, and 1.4.0 beta releases. Business risk depends on whether any application still processes untrusted PNG files with those versions. Exposure is most likely in legacy systems, embedded products, older OS images, or statically linked applications that parse PNG files. Modern systems are less likely exposed, but bundled libraries can persist unnoticed. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless vulnerable image-processing services are internet-facing or handle untrusted files. The age reduces likely prevalence, but image parsers often sit in high-volume content paths. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and applications that use libpng or bundle image-processing libraries.; Check vendor advisories for the affected OS or product and apply the relevant security update.; Replace unsupported libpng 1.0.x, 1.2.x, and 1.4.0 beta builds where present..

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Jun 28, 2026, 19:09 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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