PNG Vulnerabilities

PNG Vulnerabilities refer to security flaws or weaknesses found within the Portable Network Graphics (PNG) format, which is a popular image format used on the web. These vulnerabilities can be exploited by attackers to compromise systems or applications that process PNG images. Common types of vulnerabilities include buffer overflows, improper handling of image metadata, and denial-of-service attacks. Such vulnerabilities can allow for the execution of arbitrary code, unauthorized access to sensitive data, or even crashing of applications or servers processing the image. It is essential for developers and system administrators to be aware of these vulnerabilities and implement security measures, such as keeping libraries up to date and sanitizing incoming image files, to mitigate potential risks associated with PNG files.