CVE-2017-2888

SDL: Integer overflow while creating a new RGB surface

Published Oct 11, 2017 CVSS 3.1 · 8.8 High EPSS 3.1% KEV · Not listed
Description
An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists when creating a new RGB Surface in SDL 2.0.5. A specially crafted file can cause an integer overflow resulting in too little memory being allocated which can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.

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Advisories

Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-2803-1 libsdl2 security update
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2017-12029 An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists when creating a new RGB Surface in SDL 2.0.5. A specially crafted file can cause an integer overflow resulting in too little memory being allocated which can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-4143-1 SDL 2.0 vulnerabilities
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
talos
Published
Updated
Sep 16, 2024, 8:17 PM
Reserved
Dec 1, 2016, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 11, 2017, 6:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:17 AM
Severity
Important
Public date
Oct 10, 2017, 12:00 AM