Vulnerability Description
In wallpaper.c in feh before v2.18.3, if a malicious client pretends to be the E17 window manager, it is possible to trigger an out-of-boundary heap write while receiving an IPC message. An integer overflow leads to a buffer overflow and/or a double free.
CVSS Score
CRITICAL
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Feh Project | Feh | <= 2.18.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://feh.finalrewind.org/PatchProduct
- https://github.com/derf/feh/commit/f7a547b7ef8fc8ebdeaa4c28515c9d72e592fb6dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00021.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-08
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97689Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://feh.finalrewind.org/PatchProduct
- https://github.com/derf/feh/commit/f7a547b7ef8fc8ebdeaa4c28515c9d72e592fb6dPatchVendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2020/05/msg00021.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201707-08
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7875?
CVE-2017-7875 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL). In wallpaper.c in feh before v2.18.3, if a malicious client pretends to be the E17 window manager, it is possible to trigger an out-of-boundary heap write while receiving an IPC message. An integer ov...
How severe is CVE-2017-7875?
CVE-2017-7875 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-2017-7875?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Feh Project Feh.