CVE-2025-66293
Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
7.1
High
Description
LIBPNG is a reference library for use in applications that read, create, and manipulate PNG (Portable Network Graphics) raster image files. Prior to 1.6.52, an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in libpng's simplified API allows reading up to 1012 bytes beyond the png_sRGB_base[512] array when processing valid palette PNG images with partial transparency and gamma correction. The PNG files that trigger this vulnerability are valid per the PNG specification; the bug is in libpng's internal state management. Upgrade to libpng 1.6.52 or later.
Product(s) Impacted
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
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| Libpng |
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Weaknesses
Common security weaknesses mapped to this vulnerability.
CWE-125
Out-of-bounds Read
The product reads data past the end, or before the beginning, of the intended buffer.
*CPE(s)
Affected systems and software identified for this CVE.
| Type | Vendor | Product | Version | Update | Edition | Language | Software Edition | Target Software | Target Hardware | Other Information |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| a | libpng | libpng | <1.6.52 | / | / | / | / | / | / | * |
References
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CVSS Score
CVSS Data - 3.1
- Attack Vector: NETWORK
- Attack Complexity: LOW
- Privileges Required: NONE
- Scope: UNCHANGED
- Confidentiality Impact: LOW
- Integrity Impact: NONE
- Availability Impact: HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:H
Timeline
Published: Dec. 3, 2025, 9:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Last Modified: Dec. 4, 2025, 5:15 p.m.
Status : Awaiting Analysis
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More infoSource
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