Integer Overflow Vulnerability in Gdk-Pixbuf by GNOME
CVE-2017-2870

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Gdk-pixbuf
Vendor
CVE Published:
5 September 2017

What is CVE-2017-2870?

An integer overflow vulnerability in the tiff_image_parse functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf version 2.36.6 can be exploited by attackers using specially crafted TIFF files. This flaw can lead to a heap overflow, allowing an attacker to execute arbitrary code remotely as a result of sending a specifically designed file or URL. Implementing security measures and updating affected versions is essential to mitigate this risk.

Affected Version(s)

Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6 commit: aba8d88798dfc2f3856ea0ddda14b06174bbb2bc compiled with clang -O3 flag libtiff 4.0.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg0...
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https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/T...
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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