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CVE-2011-2691

The png_err function in pngerror.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.55, 1.2.x before 1.2.45, 1.4.x before 1.4.8, and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 makes a fu

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Summary

The png_err function in pngerror.c in libpng 1.0.x before 1.0.55, 1.2.x before 1.2.45, 1.4.x before 1.4.8, and 1.5.x before 1.5.4 makes a function call using a NULL pointer argument instead of an empty-string argument, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PNG image.

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References 17

secunia.com

securityfocus.com

bugzilla.redhat.com

libpng.git.sourceforge.net

exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com

mandriva.com

security.gentoo.org

libpng.org

lists.fedoraproject.org

debian.org

lists.apple.com

openwall.com

marc.info

support.apple.com