CVE-2007-5267: libpng Numeric Errors
CVSS: 4.3v2.0MediumModified
Published 08-10-2007Last modified 07-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2007-5267 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Numeric Errors vulnerability in libpng. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 80.2% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.97%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 08-10-2007PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 07-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
Off-by-one error in ICC profile chunk handling in the png_set_iCCP function in pngset.c in libpng before 1.2.22 beta1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted PNG image, due to an incorrect fix for CVE-2007-5266.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.97%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
80%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.97% on 21-09-2026
21-09-202621-10-2026
EPSS score1.97%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Libpng1 product
- libpng≤ 1.2.21
1 vendor · 1 product
References
24 links- issues.rpath.com/browse/RPL-1814X Refsource CONFIRM
- sourceforge.net/mailarchive/message.php?msg_name=3.0.6.32.20071005143158.012ada08%40mail.comcast.netMailing ListX Refsource MLISTPatch
- www.coresecurity.com?action=item&id=2148X Refsource MISC
Show all 24 references
- docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=307562X Refsource CONFIRM
- slackware.com/security/viewer.php?l=slackware-security&y=2007&m=slackware-security.520323Vendor AdvisoryX Refsource SLACKWARE
- support.avaya.com/elmodocs2/security/ASA-2009-208.htmX Refsource CONFIRM