CVE-2017-14450
HIGHCVSS 7.1/10EPSS 1.58%
Last modified
CVE-2017-14450 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.1/10 on the CVSS scale. A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GIF image parsing functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted GIF image can lead to a buffer overflow on a global section. EPSS estimates a 1.58% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GIF image parsing functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted GIF image can lead to a buffer overflow on a global section. An attacker can display an image to trigger this vulnerability.
Metrics
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Libsdl | Sdl Image | 2.0.2 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 7.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
References
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-17Third Party Advisory
- 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-2017-0499Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/04/msg00005.htmlThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-17Third Party Advisory
- 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-2017-0499Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-14450?
A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GIF image parsing functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted GIF image can lead to a buffer overflow on a global section. An attacker can display an image to trigger this vulnerability.
How severe is CVE-2017-14450?
CVE-2017-14450 has a CVSS score of 7.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.58% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14450?
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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