Hicolor · Hicolor · CVE-2024-41438
**Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions**
hicolor version 0.5.0
**Description**
A heap buffer overflow in the function `cp stored()` (`/vendor/cute png.h`) allows attackers to cause a Denial of Service (DoS) via a crafted PNG file. This issue also risks crashes, data corruption, and potentially Remote Code Execution (RCE).
**Recommendations**
For hicolor version 0.5.0, update to a patched version as soon as possible to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider restricting the handling of PNG files until a patch is available.