What is the CVSS score of CVE-2016-5735?

CVE-2016-5735 has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 7.8 (High). CVSS vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H. EPSS exploitation probability: 0.4%.

Is there a public PoC exploit available for CVE-2016-5735?

Yes, a public proof-of-concept exploit is available for CVE-2016-5735. Prioritise patching immediately. EPSS: 0.4%.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2016-5735?

Yes, a patch is available for CVE-2016-5735. Update the affected software to the latest version immediately.

Pngquant CVE-2016-5735

HIGH

Integer Overflow or Wraparound (CWE-190)

2017-05-23 cve@mitre.org

Integer Overflow Buffer Overflow Pngquant

7.8

CVSS 3.0 · NVD

Severity by source

NVD PRIMARY

7.8 HIGH

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Primary rating from NVD · only source for this CVE.

CVSS VectorNVD

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Attack Vector

Local

Attack Complexity

Low

Privileges Required

None

User Interaction

Required

Scope

Unchanged

Confidentiality

High

Integrity

High

Availability

High

Lifecycle Timeline

CVE Published

May 23, 2017 - 04:29 cve.org

HIGH 7.8

DescriptionCVE.org

Integer overflow in the rwpng_read_image24_libpng function in rwpng.c in pngquant 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted PNG file, which triggers a buffer overflow.

AnalysisAI

Integer overflow in the rwpng_read_image24_libpng function in rwpng.c in pngquant 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted PNG file, which triggers a buffer overflow. Rated high severity (CVSS 7.8), this vulnerability is no authentication required, low attack complexity. Public exploit code available.

Technical ContextAI

This vulnerability is classified as Integer Overflow (CWE-190), which allows attackers to cause unexpected behavior through arithmetic overflow. Integer overflow in the rwpng_read_image24_libpng function in rwpng.c in pngquant 2.7.0 allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via a crafted PNG file, which triggers a buffer overflow. Affected products include: Pngquant.

RemediationAI

A vendor patch is available. Apply the latest security update as soon as possible. Validate arithmetic operations, use safe integer libraries, check bounds before allocation.