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CVE-2013-7353: Integer overflow in the png_set_unknown_chunks function in libpng/pngset.c in libpng before 1.5.14beta08 al...

Integer overflow in the png_set_unknown_chunks function in libpng/pngset.c in libpng before 1.5.14beta08 allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and crash) via a crafted image, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow.

MediumCVSS 6.5Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Security readout for executives and security teams

A specially crafted PNG image can crash software that uses vulnerable libpng versions. The main business impact is denial of service in systems that accept or process untrusted images, such as uploads, previews, or content pipelines. Exposure is most likely where applications, services, or OS packages include vulnerable libpng and process attacker-supplied PNG files. The source bundle does not provide complete affected CPE metadata. Treat this as a moderate patching priority. Accelerate remediation for externally reachable image-processing services, because a crash can interrupt customer-facing workflows even without confidentiality or integrity impact. Mitigation focus: Inventory applications and hosts that process PNG images using libpng.; Upgrade libpng through vendor-supported packages or a fixed upstream version.; Check OS and application vendor advisories for backported fixes..

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
Medium
CVSS
6.5 (3.1)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
6.5CVSS 3.1MediumCVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H2.83.6Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.1 score

6.5Medium
CVSS 3.1 vector shape for CVE-2013-7353Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

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CWE-122 · source CWE mapping

Heap-based Buffer Overflow

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CWE-190 · source CWE mapping

Integer Overflow or Wraparound

Integer Overflow or Wraparound represents a recurring weakness pattern that can create exploitable paths when design, validation, or implementation controls are missing.