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CVE-2019-6129
png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak,...
Vulnerability Description
png_create_info_struct in png.c in libpng 1.6.36 has a memory leak, as demonstrated by pngcp. NOTE: a third party has stated "I don't think it is libpng's job to free this buffer.
Impact Analysis
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Remediation
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Affected Vendor
libpng
View all reports →Affected Software
libpng
Vulnerable Versions:
1.6.36
Timeline
Official Publish:
January 11th, 2019
Last Modified:
May 28th, 2026
Added to House:
July 20th, 2026
CVSS Vectors
No vector data available
Weaknesses (CWE)
No CWE data available
MITRE ATT&CK TTPs
No associated TTPs found for this vulnerability.