Vulnerability Description
An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the XCF property handling functionality of SDL_image 2.0.1. A specially crafted xcf file can cause a stack-based buffer overflow resulting in potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted XCF file to trigger this vulnerability.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsdl | Sdl Image | 2.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215Broken Link
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4177Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4184Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0394MitigationThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215Broken Link
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4177Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4184Third Party Advisory
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0394MitigationThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-2887?
CVE-2017-2887 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). An exploitable buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the XCF property handling functionality of SDL_image 2.0.1. A specially crafted xcf file can cause a stack-based buffer overflow resulting in pot...
How severe is CVE-2017-2887?
CVE-2017-2887 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2887?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Libsdl Sdl Image, Debian Debian Linux.