CVE-2004-0768 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow in libpng by tricking a user into opening a malicious PNG file.
- 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-2004-0768?
CVE-2004-0768 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 19 Aug 2004. 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
libpng 1.2.5 and earlier does not properly calculate certain buffer offsets, which could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2004-0768?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Greg Roelofs Libpng3.
How do I fix CVE-2004-0768?
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-2004-0768 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2004-0768 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8p78-6v29-xw89.