Type Confusion Vulnerability in libbpg's restore_tqb_pixels Function

CVE-2016-5637 · MEDIUM Severity

AV:N/AC:M/AU:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

The restore_tqb_pixels function in libbpg 0.9.5 through 0.9.7 mishandles the transquant_bypass_enable_flag value, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds write) via a crafted BPG image, related to a "type confusion" issue.

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