CVE-2017-6192
CVE-2017-6192 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apng Disassembler Project Apng Disassembler with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 7% (93rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-119
- Affected product: Apng Disassembler Project Apng Disassembler
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and earlier allows a remote attackers to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image containing a malformed chunk size descriptor.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-6192?
- Buffer overflow in APNGDis 2.8 and earlier allows a remote attackers to cause denial of service and possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted image containing a malformed chunk size descriptor.
- How severe is CVE-2017-6192?
- CVE-2017-6192 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability high.
- Is CVE-2017-6192 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 7% (93rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-6192?
- CVE-2017-6192 affects Apng Disassembler Project Apng Disassembler. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-6192?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-6192 published?
- CVE-2017-6192 was published on 2018-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97053
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41668/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41669/
- https://www.onvio.nl/nieuws/cve-2017-6191-apngdis-chunk-size-descriptor-buffer-overflow
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apng_disassembler_project:apng_disassembler:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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