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CVE-2017-6192

MediumPublished

Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and earlier allows a remote attackers to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image...

Published: Feb 20, 2018
Updated: Aug 5, 2024
Assigning CNA: mitre
Evidence observed: Mar 14, 2017

Primary CVSS

5.5/ 10Medium

nvd · CVSS 3.0

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

EPSS probability estimate

9.5%

Low · next 30 days

Percentile: 95.3%
Model date: Sep 21, 2026

EPSS is a statistical estimate, not a certainty or a measure of impact. Combine it with CVSS, KEV status, exposure and your environment.

Summary

Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and earlier allows a remote attackers to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image containing a malformed chunk size descriptor.

Sources

APNGDis 2.8 - 'chunk size descriptor' Heap Buffer OverflowExploit
Alwin Peppels · multiple · Mar 14, 2017

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