Out-of-Bounds Read Vulnerability in netpbm Affects Users
CVE-2017-2579

3.3LOW

Key Information:

Vendor

Netpbm

Status
Netpbm
Vendor
CVE Published:
27 July 2018

What is CVE-2017-2579?

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was identified in netpbm prior to version 10.61. This issue arises from the expandCodeOntoStack() function, which lacks sufficient validation for code values. If exploited, a maliciously crafted file may cause the application to crash, and there is a possibility of code execution, posing significant risks to user data and system integrity.

Affected Version(s)

netpbm 10.61

References

https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2579
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96714
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http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2019...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
3.3
Severity:
LOW
Confidentiality:
None
Integrity:
None
Availability:
None
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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