CVE-2010-2249: Memory leak in pngrutil.c in libpng before 1.2.44, and 1.4.x before 1.4.3, allows remote attackers to cause...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is a denial-of-service issue in older libpng releases. A malformed PNG image can make an application that processes it leak memory until it slows, crashes, or becomes unavailable. The sources do not indicate code execution or data theft. Exposure is most likely in servers, desktop applications, appliances, or embedded products that parse untrusted PNG files with vulnerable libpng versions. Vendor references show downstream packaging impact, but the source bundle does not provide a complete affected-product inventory. Treat as a targeted availability risk, especially for public image-processing workflows. Prioritize patching internet-facing or high-volume services first. Business urgency is lower than code-execution flaws, but outages remain plausible where old libpng is exposed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libpng to 1.2.44, 1.4.3, or later vendor-supported builds.; Apply relevant vendor security updates for packaged or bundled libpng components.; Check Apple, VMware, Mandriva, and OS vendor advisories for product-specific guidance..

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Jun 28, 2026, 02:01 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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