CVE catalog
CVE-2017-12652
libpng1.6: CVE-2017-12652
- Severity
- Critical · CVSS 9.8
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H - Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 4.11% · Oct 25, 2026
libpng before 1.6.32 does not properly check the length of chunks against the user limit.
Vulnerable and fixed packages
Distribution-reported package versions and fixes. These do not depend on matching against the OpenFactory package catalog.
| Distribution | Package | Release | Version | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | libpng1.6 | sid | 1.6.59-1 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | forky | 1.6.59-1 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | trixie | 1.6.48-1+deb13u5 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | trixie-security | 1.6.48-1+deb13u6 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | bookworm | 1.6.39-2+deb12u5 | fixed |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | bookworm-security | 1.6.39-2+deb12u6 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.51-0ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1+esm1 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.51-0ubuntu3 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1+esm1 | fixed |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2 | vulnerable |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng15 | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 1.5.22-10.4.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng15 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 1.5.22-10.4.1 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | openstack cloud 7 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | openstack cloud 8 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server 12 sp1-ltss | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-ltss | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-bcl | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-ltss | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-bcl | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng16 | enterprise storage 5 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng12 | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp4 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng12 | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp5 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng12 | linux enterprise server 12 sp4 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng12 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp4 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng12 | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | fixed |
| Suse | libpng12 | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | fixed |
Fixed-version evidence
| Distribution | Package | Type | Release | Fixed version | Urgency | Origin | Bugs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | sid | 1.6.32-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | forky | 1.6.32-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | trixie | 1.6.32-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Debian | libpng1.6 | source | bookworm | 1.6.32-1 | not yet assigned | Not reported | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng | deb | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1+esm1 | Not reported | UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12652 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | deb | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | Not reported | UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12652 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng | deb | pro | 1.2.54-1ubuntu1.1+esm1 | Not reported | USN-5432-1 | Not reported |
| Ubuntu | libpng1.6 | deb | pro | 1.6.20-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | Not reported | USN-5432-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng15 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 1.5.22-10.4.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2023:3799-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng15 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 1.5.22-10.4.1 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2023:3799-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | openstack cloud 7 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | openstack cloud 8 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp1 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp2 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp3 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp1-ltss | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-ltss | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp2-bcl | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-ltss | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp3-bcl | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng16 | rpm | enterprise storage 5 | 1.6.8-15.5.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng12 | rpm | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp4 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2020:0911-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng12 | rpm | linux enterprise software development kit 12 sp5 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2020:0911-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng12 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp4 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2020:0911-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng12 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp4 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2020:0911-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng12 | rpm | linux enterprise server 12 sp5 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2020:0911-1 | Not reported |
| Suse | libpng12 | rpm | linux enterprise server for sap applications 12 sp5 | 1.2.50-20.3.2 | Not reported | SUSE-SU-2020:0911-1 | Not reported |
OpenFactory catalog packages
Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.
[Debian 12 (Bookworm)]
- [libpng16-16]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (4)
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
- [libpng-dev]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (4)
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
- [libpng-tools]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (4)
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookwormFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· amd64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
1.6.39-2+deb12u5· arm64 · bookworm-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · bookworm; dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 12
[Debian 13 (Trixie)]
- [libpng16-16t64]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (5)
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixie-security · Historical versionFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u6· amd64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
- [libpng-dev]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (5)
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixie-security · Historical versionFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u6· amd64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
- [libpng-tools]Unknown
Source package: [libpng1.6]
Details (5)
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixieFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· amd64 · trixie-security · Historical versionFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u5· arm64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
1.6.48-1+deb13u6· amd64 · trixie-securityFixed · Fixed:
1.6.32-1dsa · libpng1.6 · debian · 13
Observed:
References
- [https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:3901]
- [https://ftp.suse.com/pub/projects/security/csaf/rhsa-2020_3901.json]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/DEBIAN-CVE-2017-12652]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2019:3060-2]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2020:0911-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/SUSE-SU-2023:3799-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/UBUNTU-CVE-2017-12652]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/USN-5432-1]
- [https://osv.dev/vulnerability/USN-5432-2]
- [https://raw.githubusercontent.com/cisagov/CSAF/develop/csaf_files/OT/white/2023/icsa-23-271-01.json]
- [https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-12652]
- [https://wid.cert-bund.de/.well-known/csaf/white/2026/wid-sec-w-2026-0915.json]
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