CVE-2002-1363

CVE-2002-1363 is a high-severity vulnerability in Greg Roelofs Libpng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Description

Portable Network Graphics (PNG) library libpng 1.2.5 and earlier does not correctly calculate offsets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack on the row buffers.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2002-1363?
Portable Network Graphics (PNG) library libpng 1.2.5 and earlier does not correctly calculate offsets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via a buffer overflow attack on the row buffers.
How severe is CVE-2002-1363?
CVE-2002-1363 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.5, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2002-1363 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 6% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2002-1363?
CVE-2002-1363 primarily affects Greg Roelofs Libpng. In total, 14 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2002-1363?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2002-1363 published?
CVE-2002-1363 was published on 2002-12-26 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (14)

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