CVE-2010-1205Libpng Buffer Overflow
Buffer overflow in pngpread.c in libpng before 1.2.44 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3, as used in progressive applications, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image that triggers an additional data row.
Published Jun 30, 2010 · Updated Aug 4, 2026 · Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2010-1205, DSA-2072-1
Key Facts
Patch immediately- CVE-2010-1205 is a critical-severity vulnerability (CVSS 9.8 v3.1) affecting Itunes (Apple), Safari (Apple), Chrome (Google) and 22 more products.
- It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog. A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
- EPSS estimates a 43% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS <=4.1, Itunes 10.2, Mac OS X 10.6.4.
- Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
Scores
CVSS v3.1
9.8
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
EPSS (30-day exploit likelihood)
43%
Higher than 98.7% of all scored CVEs
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
ATLAS score
47/100
Publication score, see How it works
Exploitation Verdict
KEV listed
Not listed
Federal due date
None
No federal due date
Ransomware use
Not reported
Attributed actors
None named
Exploit & Defence Guidance
Exploit maturity
Proof of concept
Public exploit code
1
Proof-of-concept links
In-the-wild evidence
2
Reports of active use
Advisories And Exploit References
Description
Buffer overflow in pngpread.c in libpng before 1.2.44 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3, as used in progressive applications, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image that triggers an additional data row.
Affected Products
88 affected entries in total| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| ItunesApple | See advisory | 10.2 |
| SafariApple | See advisory | 5.0.4 |
| ChromeGoogle | See advisory | 5.0.375.99 |
| LibpngLibpng | See advisory | 1.2.44 |
| FirefoxMozilla | See advisory | 3.5.11 |
Patched Releases
Iphone OS
<=4.1
Itunes
10.2
Mac OS X
10.6.4
Mac OS X Server
10.6.4
Safari
5.0.4
clamav
0.103.3-1.4
clamav-devel
0.103.3-1.4
clamav-milter
0.103.3-1.4
Firefox
0:3.6.7-2.el4, 0:3.6.7-2.el5, 3.6.7-2.0.1.el5, 3.5.11
firefox-esr
128.5.1-1.1
firefox-esr-branding-upstream
128.5.1-1.1
firefox-esr-translations-common
128.5.1-1.1
firefox-esr-translations-other
128.5.1-1.1
Chrome
5.0.375.99
libclamav9
0.103.3-1.4
libfreshclam2
0.103.3-1.4
Libpng
1.2.27-2+lenny4, 2:1.2.10-7.1.el5_5.3, 2:1.2.2-30, 2:1.2.7-3.el4_8.3, 1.2.44
libpng-devel
2:1.2.10-7.1.el5_5.3
libpng10
0:1.0.13-21, 0:1.0.16-3.el4_8.4
libpng12-0
1.2.56-1.5
libpng12-0-32bit
1.2.56-1.5
libpng12-compat-devel
1.2.56-1.5
libpng12-compat-devel-32bit
1.2.56-1.5
libpng12-devel
1.2.56-1.5
libpng12-devel-32bit
1.2.56-1.5
Timeline
Publicly disclosed
Jun 30, 2010
Last updated
Aug 4, 2026
Weakness Type
- CWE-120 Buffer Copy without Checking Size of Input ('Classic Buffer Overflow')
References
- advisorysecurity-tracker.debian.org · CVE-2010-1205
- advisorygooglechromereleases.blogspot.com · stable-channel-update.html
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2010-08-24-1
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2010-11-10-1
- advisoryAPPLE-SA-2010-11-22-1
FAQ
Common Questions.
Buffer overflow in pngpread.c in libpng before 1.2.44 and 1.4.x before 1.4.3, as used in progressive applications, might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a PNG image that triggers an additional data row.
Affected: Itunes (Apple); Safari (Apple); Chrome (Google), among others. The full list is in the CVE brief.
It is not listed in any known-exploited vulnerabilities catalog.
No, it is not currently listed in the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
A public exploit is reported by tracking sources, but no code link is listed yet.
Fixed versions are available, including Iphone OS <=4.1, Itunes 10.2, Mac OS X 10.6.4.
Brandefense priority: patch immediately, because public exploit code exists for a high-severity flaw.
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