CVE-2016-10087: The png_set_text_2 function in libpng 0.71 before 1.0.67, 1.2.x before 1.2.57, 1.4.x before 1.4.20, 1.5.x b...

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2016-10087 is a libpng flaw that can crash software handling crafted PNG text metadata. The available sources describe a NULL pointer dereference, not data theft or code execution. Business urgency depends on whether internet-facing or automated systems process untrusted PNG files. Exposure is most likely in applications, services, containers, or appliances using vulnerable libpng versions to process untrusted PNG files. The source bundle does not provide reliable CPEs or product-specific affected lists beyond libpng version branches. Prioritize systems that automatically process externally supplied images, especially public upload, thumbnailing, conversion, or content-scanning services. For internal-only systems without untrusted PNG input, schedule remediation through normal vulnerability management. Mitigation focus: Upgrade libpng to the fixed branch version or later.; Apply relevant distribution security updates from Gentoo, Ubuntu, or your vendor.; Review embedded, statically linked, and containerized libpng copies..

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Jun 13, 2026, 06:20 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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