CVE-2004-0598: The png_handle_iCCP function in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service

Q: How do I fix CVE-2004-0598?

libpng: upgrade to newer than 1.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2004-0598 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0598 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2004-0598 affect?

CVE-2004-0598 affects libpng. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The png_handle_iCCP function in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain PNG image that triggers a null dereference.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2004-0598?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

This month

MEDIUM 5.0UPGRADE

CVE-2004-0598 is a medium-severity flaw (CVSS 5.0) affecting libpng. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The png_handle_iCCP function in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain PNG image that triggers a null dereference.

Why this priority

EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited
Public exploit reference

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	5.0 (Medium)
EPSS exploit chance	6.1% (top 7%)
CISA exploited list	No
Published	2004-11-23
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: greg roelofs

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2004-11-23 05:00 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 22:05 UTCUpdated Record last modified

greg roelofs libpng UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.2.5

Fixed in: newer than 1.2.5

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy libpng || rpm -q libpng || libpng --version

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.2.5 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade libpng

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade libpng

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2004-0598?

libpng: upgrade to newer than 1.2.5. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2004-0598 being exploited?

CVE-2004-0598 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2004-0598 affect?

CVE-2004-0598 affects libpng. Severity is medium (CVSS 5.0). The png_handle_iCCP function in libpng 1.2.5 and earlier allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a certain PNG image that triggers a null dereference.

How urgent is CVE-2004-0598?

Priority 46/100. EPSS top 7%: very likely to be exploited; Public exploit reference

Software pages

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References

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