CVE-2017-7231 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap-based buffer overflow in pngdefry allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted PNG file.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7231?
CVE-2017-7231 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 22 Mar 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
pngdefry through 2017-03-22 is prone to a heap-based buffer-overflow vulnerability because it fails to properly process a specially crafted png file. This issue affects the 'process()' function of the 'pngdefry.c' source file.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7231?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Pngdefry Project Pngdefry.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7231?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7231 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-7231 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7231 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-w4fj-vj69-6c88.