high7.8
CVE-2017-2862
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6.
Impact
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6. A specially crafted jpeg file can cause a heap overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or url to trigger this vulnerability.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdk-Pixbuf | Version 2.36.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | Version 8.0 |
Weakness classification
References
- NVD record
- CVE.org record
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3978
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0366
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3978
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0366