CVE-2017-1000229
UnknownEPSS 1.97%
Last modified
CVE-2017-1000229 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow bug in function minitiff_read_info() of optipng 0.7.6 allows an attacker to remotely execute code or cause denial of service.. EPSS estimates a 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Integer overflow bug in function minitiff_read_info() of optipng 0.7.6 allows an attacker to remotely execute code or cause denial of service.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Optipng Project | Optipng | 0.7.6 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-02Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/65/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4058Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00030.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-02Third Party Advisory
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/65/Exploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4058Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000229?
Integer overflow bug in function minitiff_read_info() of optipng 0.7.6 allows an attacker to remotely execute code or cause denial of service.
How severe is CVE-2017-1000229?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-1000229 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-1000229?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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