CVE-2022-36752 Memory corruption in n/a
An out-of-bounds write in png2webp 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-2022-36752?
CVE-2022-36752 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in n/a, published on 28 Jul 2022. 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
png2webp v1.0.4 was discovered to contain an out-of-bounds write via the function w2p. This vulnerability is exploitable via a crafted png file.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2022-36752?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Png2webp Project Png2webp.
How do I fix CVE-2022-36752?
No fix has been published for CVE-2022-36752 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-2022-36752 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2022-36752 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fjx2-q792-pjxm.