CVE-2002-0660 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published 10 Aug 2002 Updated 8 Aug 2024

A buffer overflow in libpng allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted images.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Over the internet
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2002-0660?

CVE-2002-0660 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 10 Aug 2002. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

Buffer overflow in libpng 1.0.12-3.woody.2 and libpng3 1.2.1-1.1.woody.2 on Debian GNU/Linux 3.0, and other operating systems, may allow attackers to cause a denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2002-0728.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2002-0660?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Greg Roelofs Libpng, Greg Roelofs Libpng3.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0660?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2002-0660 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2002-0660 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qv23-5x46-j87h.