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CVE-2014-9495

Heap-based buffer overflow in the png_combine_row function in libpng before 1.5.21 and 1.6.x before 1.6.16, when running on 64-bit systems, might allow context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via a "very wide interlaced" PNG image.

Security Impact Summary

This vulnerability carries a HIGH severity rating with a CVSS v3.1 score of 8.8, indicating it can be exploited remotely over the network with relatively low complexity though user interaction is required and does not require pre-existing privileges . The vulnerability impacts confidentiality (data exposure), integrity (unauthorized modifications), and availability (service disruption) for affected systems. Impacting 2 products from apple, from libpng organizations running these solutions should prioritize assessment and patching.

Historical Context

First disclosed in 2015, this vulnerability was reported during a period defined by widespread IoT adoption challenges, mobile security concerns, and the emergence of advanced persistent threat (APT) techniques. Contemporary mitigation strategies focused on secure development practices and third-party component vetting.

Published

2015-01-10T19:59:00.047

Last Modified

2025-06-09T16:15:24.410

Status

Deferred

Source

[email protected]

Severity

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 (HIGH)

CVSSv2 Vector

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Access Vector: NETWORK
Access Complexity: LOW
Authentication: NONE
Confidentiality Impact: COMPLETE
Integrity Impact: COMPLETE
Availability Impact: COMPLETE

Exploitability Score

10.0

Impact Score

10.0

Weaknesses

Type: Primary
CWE-119
Type: Secondary
CWE-122

Affected Vendors & Products

Type	Vendor	Product	Version/Range	Vulnerable?
Operating System	apple	mac_os_x	≤ 10.11.3	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	≤ 1.5.20	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.0	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.0	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.1	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.1	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.2	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.2	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.3	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.3	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.4	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.4	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.5	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.6	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.7	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.7	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.8	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.8	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.9	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.9	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.10	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.10	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.11	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.11	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.12	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.13	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.13	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.14	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.14	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.15	Yes
Application	libpng	libpng	1.6.15	Yes

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html ([email protected])
http://secunia.com/advisories/62725 ([email protected])
http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33172831/ ([email protected])
http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/ ([email protected])
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/04/3 ([email protected])
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/1 ([email protected])
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/3 ([email protected])
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html ([email protected])
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71820 ([email protected])
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031444 ([email protected])
https://support.apple.com/HT206167 Vendor Advisory ([email protected])
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Mar/msg00004.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://secunia.com/advisories/62725 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33172831/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://sourceforge.net/p/png-mng/mailman/message/33173461/ (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/04/3 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/1 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2015/01/10/3 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.oracle.com/technetwork/topics/security/bulletinjul2015-2511963.html (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71820 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1031444 (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)
https://support.apple.com/HT206167 Vendor Advisory (af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108)

How SecUtils Interprets This CVE

SecUtils normalizes and enriches National Vulnerability Database (NVD) records by standardizing vendor and product identifiers, aggregating vulnerability metadata from both NVD and MITRE sources, and providing structured context for security teams. For apple's affected products, we extract Common Platform Enumeration (CPE) data, Common Weakness Enumeration (CWE) classifications, CVSS severity metrics, and reference data to enable rapid vulnerability prioritization and asset correlation. This record contains no exploit code, proof-of-concept instructions, or attack methodologies—only defensive intelligence necessary for patch management, risk assessment, and security operations.