Security readout for executives and security teams
APNGDis 2.8 and earlier can crash, and may allow code execution, when processing a specially crafted animated PNG image. Business urgency depends on whether the tool is used to process files from users, customers, email, uploads, or automation pipelines. Exposure is likely limited to systems that have APNGDis 2.8 or earlier installed and process untrusted APNG/image files. Internet exposure is indirect unless a web service or workflow invokes APNGDis on uploaded content. Prioritize investigation if APNGDis is used in production workflows that handle external images. Otherwise, this is a targeted legacy-tool risk with low expected enterprise prevalence but meaningful impact where reachable. Mitigation focus: Inventory systems and pipelines using APNGDis.; Avoid processing untrusted APNG files with APNGDis 2.8 or earlier.; Check APNGDis/vendor guidance for fixed versions or recommended mitigations..
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- 41668CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
- https://www.onvio.nl/nieuws/cve-2017-6191-apngdis-chunk-size-descriptor-buffer-overflowCVE reference · x_refsource_MISC
- 41669CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
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