Vulnerability Description
xvpng.c in xv 3.10a has memory corruption (out-of-bounds write) when decoding PNG comment fields, leading to crashes or potentially code execution, because it uses an incorrect length value.
CVSS Score
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Xv Project | Xv | 3.10a |
| Opensuse | Leap | 42.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/attachment.cgi?id=728337Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1043479Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2018-02/msg00088.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/attachment.cgi?id=728337Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1043479Issue TrackingThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2018-02/msg00088.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-18215?
CVE-2017-18215 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). xvpng.c in xv 3.10a has memory corruption (out-of-bounds write) when decoding PNG comment fields, leading to crashes or potentially code execution, because it uses an incorrect length value.
How severe is CVE-2017-18215?
CVE-2017-18215 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.8/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-18215?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Xv Project Xv, Opensuse Leap.