# CVE-2012-4432: Use-after-free vulnerability in opngreduc.c in OptiPNG Hg and 0.7.x before 0.7.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2012-10-01 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in opngreduc.c in OptiPNG Hg and 0.7.x before 0.7.3 might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unspecified vectors related to "palette reduction."

## What to do

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## References

- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/55566
- http://optipng.sourceforge.net/
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/78743
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/17/5
- http://optipng.hg.sourceforge.net/hgweb/optipng/optipng/rev/f1d5d44670a2
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50654
- http://sourceforge.net/news/?group_id=151404
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/09/18/2

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