wid-sec-w-2026-0638
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Published 2026-03-08
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libpng: Vulnerability allows Code execution
CVSS 4.8
MEDIUM
Risk Summary
A flaw has been found in pnggroup libpng up to 1.6.55. Affected by this vulnerability is the function do_pnm2png of the file contrib/pngminus/pnm2png.c of the component pnm2png. This manipulation of the argument width/height causes heap-based buffer overflow. The attack is restricted to local execution. The exploit has been published and may be used. The project was informed of the problem early through an issue report but has not responded yet.
CVEs (1)
Affected Vendors
Microsoft
Open Source
Affected Products (3)
Microsoft
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Azure Linux
azl3
Open Source
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libpng
<=1.6.55
Open Source
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libpng
<=1.6.55
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