Vulnerability Details : CVE-2019-6129
png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by pngcp. NOTE: a third party has stated "I don't think it is libpng's job to free this buffer.
Products affected by CVE-2019-6129
- cpe:2.3:a:libpng:libpng:1.6.36:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2019-6129
0.11%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 42 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2019-6129
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
|
6.5
|
MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
2.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2019-6129
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The product does not sufficiently track and release allocated memory after it has been used, which slowly consumes remaining memory.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2019-6129
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https://www.oracle.com/technetwork/security-advisory/cpujul2019-5072835.html
Oracle Critical Patch Update - July 2019
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https://github.com/glennrp/libpng/issues/269
memory leak in png_create_info_struct · Issue #269 · glennrp/libpng · GitHubExploit;Third Party Advisory
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