CVE-2015-8126: Multiple buffer overflows in the (1) png_set_PLTE and (2) png_get_PLTE functions in libpng before 1.0.64, 1...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old libpng image-processing flaw. A crafted PNG could trigger buffer overflows while palette data is handled, causing an application crash and possibly other unspecified impact. Business risk depends on whether affected libpng versions remain in servers, desktops, appliances, or bundled applications that process untrusted PNG files. Exposure is most likely where legacy libpng is still present through operating-system packages or embedded in applications that open, thumbnail, validate, or transform PNG images from users, email, web content, or file shares. Treat as a cleanup and legacy exposure issue, not an emergency based on the supplied evidence. Prioritize internet-facing or user-content image processing first, then complete package updates during normal vulnerability remediation cycles. Mitigation focus: Update libpng to a fixed branch release or vendor-supported package.; Prioritize systems processing PNG files from untrusted sources.; Check Apple, openSUSE, Fedora, Debian, Red Hat, or Gentoo guidance where applicable..

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Jun 13, 2026, 21:45 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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