libpng 1.6.35 PNM Decoding pnm2png.c get_token memory corruption

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in libpng 1.6.35 (Image Processing Software). Affected by this vulnerability is the function get_token of the file pnm2png.c of the component PNM Decoding. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability (Stack-based). The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 07/10/2019. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2018-14550 since 07/23/2018. Technical details are known, but no exploit is available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/11/2019).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 5.5

VulDB Base Score: ≈5.5
VulDB Temp Score: ≈5.5
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Class: Memory corruption / Stack-based (CWE-119)
Local: Yes
Remote: No

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Status: Not defined

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Remediation: 🔍Recommended: no mitigation known

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07/23/2018 CVE assigned
07/10/2019 +352 days Advisory disclosed
07/11/2019 +1 days VulDB entry created
07/11/2019 +0 days VulDB last update
CVE: CVE-2018-14550 (🔒)Created: 07/11/2019 08:56 AM
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