How severe is CVE-2011-3328?

CVE-2011-3328 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2011-3328 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2011-3328?

CVE-2011-3328 affects Greg Roelofs Libpng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2011-3328?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2011-3328 published?

CVE-2011-3328 was published on 2012-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2011-3328

CVE-2011-3328 is a low-severity vulnerability in Greg Roelofs Libpng with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 2.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 4% (89th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Affected product: Greg Roelofs Libpng
Published: 2012-01-17
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The png_handle_cHRM function in pngrutil.c in libpng 1.5.4, when color-correction support is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a malformed PNG image containing a cHRM chunk associated with a certain zero value.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2011-3328?: The png_handle_cHRM function in pngrutil.c in libpng 1.5.4, when color-correction support is enabled, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error and application crash) via a malformed PNG image containing a cHRM chunk associated with a certain zero value.
How severe is CVE-2011-3328?: CVE-2011-3328 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 2.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2011-3328 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 4% (89th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2011-3328?: CVE-2011-3328 affects Greg Roelofs Libpng. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2011-3328?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2011-3328 published?: CVE-2011-3328 was published on 2012-01-17 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:greg_roelofs:libpng:1.5.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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