CVE-2014-0333: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2014-0333: The png_push_read_chunk function in pngpread.c in the progressive decoder in libpng 1.6.x through 1.6.9 all...

The png_push_read_chunk function in pngpread.c in the progressive decoder in libpng 1.6.x through 1.6.9 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and CPU consumption) via an IDAT chunk with a length of zero.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 09:13 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2014-0333 is a denial-of-service issue in libpng 1.6.x through 1.6.9. A crafted PNG can make affected software consume CPU indefinitely while parsing image data. Business impact is service degradation or outage in systems that process untrusted PNG files. Exposure is most likely in web apps, upload pipelines, media processing services, or desktop/server software using libpng 1.6.x through 1.6.9 to parse untrusted PNGs with the progressive decoder. Treat as a targeted availability risk. Prioritize internet-facing upload or image-processing services first, especially where CPU exhaustion could affect shared infrastructure or customer-facing availability. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libpng beyond affected 1.6.x through 1.6.9 versions where vendor packages are available.; Apply the referenced libpng16 VU684412 patch if upgrading is not immediately possible.; Check OS vendor advisories, including openSUSE guidance, for fixed package versions..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Feb 27, 2014, 20:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://sourceforge.net/projects/libpng/files/libpng16/patch-libpng16-vu684412.diffCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM

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