Vulnerability Description
Integer overflow in io-ico.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted image entry offset in an ICO file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read, related to compiler optimizations.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdk-Pixbuf | < 2.36.12 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/26/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=779012ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedorapro
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-08Third Party Advisory
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4ExploitMailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/26/1Mailing ListThird Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=779012ExploitIssue TrackingPatch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.htmlMailing ListThird Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6312?
CVE-2017-6312 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). Integer overflow in io-ico.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted image entry offset in an ICO file, w...
How severe is CVE-2017-6312?
CVE-2017-6312 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6312?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Gnome Gdk-Pixbuf, Fedoraproject Fedora, Debian Debian Linux.