CVE-2015-0973 describes a buffer overflow vulnerability in the png_read_IDAT_data function within libpng versions prior to 1.5.21 and 1.6.16, affecting products like Apple macOS X and Oracle Solaris. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by supplying specially crafted IDAT data with a large width. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), this vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability, though user interaction is required. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
11.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:oracle:solaris:11.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 1.5.20CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libpng:libpng:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libpng:libpng:1.6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libpng:libpng:1.6.0:beta:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.6.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:libpng:libpng:1.6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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