SeaMonkey < 2.7.2 'png_decompress_chunk' Integer Overflow

high Nessus Plugin ID 58009

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Synopsis

The remote Windows host contains a web browser that is affected by an integer overflow vulnerability.

Description

The installed version of SeaMonkey is earlier than 2.7.2. Such versions are potentially affected by an integer overflow vulnerability.

An integer overflow error exists in 'libpng', a library used by this application. When decompressing certain PNG image files, this error can allow a heap-based buffer overflow which can crash the application or potentially allow code execution.

Solution

Upgrade to SeaMonkey 2.7.2 or later.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 58009

File Name: seamonkey_272.nasl

Version: 1.8

Type: Local

Agent: windows

Family: Windows

Published: 2/17/2012

Updated: 5/27/2026

Supported Sensors: Nessus Agent, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 6.7

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 9.3

Temporal Score: 6.9

Vector: CVSS2#AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2011-3026

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/a:mozilla:seamonkey

Required KB Items: installed_sw/SeaMonkey

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 2/16/2012

Vulnerability Publication Date: 2/16/2012

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2011-3026

BID: 52049

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