CVE-2017-2862

gdk-pixbuf2: Heap overflow in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment function

Published Sep 5, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 7.8 High EPSS 4.6% KEV · Not listed
Description
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6. A specially crafted jpeg file can cause a heap overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or url to trigger this vulnerability.

Remediation

No solution or workaround provided in the CVE record

Tracking

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1100-1 gdk-pixbuf security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-3978-1 gdk-pixbuf security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-12003 An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6. A specially crafted jpeg file can cause a heap overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or url to trigger this vulnerability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3418-1 GDK-PixBuf vulnerabilities
History
Type Values Removed Values Added
Metrics epss

{'score': 0.04019}

epss

{'score': 0.08017}

Weaknesses

Sources

Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 10:30 PM
Reserved
Dec 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Sep 5, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:17 AM
Severity
Moderate
Public date
Aug 30, 2017, 12:00 AM