LOW
CVE-2011-3328
NVD-CWE-OtherPublished: January 17, 2012· Updated: Jun 16, 2026
2.6
CVSS v3.1
Official 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.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2011-3328 can be exploited remotely over the network without requiring physical or adjacent access, significantly expanding the attack surface for threat actors.
Exploitation requires some privileges, which limits the exposure to scenarios where an attacker has already gained initial access.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorNetwork
Attack ComplexityHigh
Privileges Req.
User Interaction
Scope
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityP
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
Affected Vendors & Products
greg_roelofs1 product(s)
libpng
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (20)
→
http://libpng.org/pub/png/libpng.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
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http://www.kb.cert.org/vuls/id/477046Patch · US Government Resource
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http://libpng.org/pub/png/libpng.htmlPatch · Vendor Advisory
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2011-3328
CVSS Score2.6 / 10
SeverityLOW
WeaknessNVD-CWE-Other
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJan 17, 2012
Related CVEs (NVD-CWE-Other)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2011-3328 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.