CVE-2017-17786

Name: CVE-2017-17786
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-20T09:29:01.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17786 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadImage in plug-ins/common/file-tga.c (related to bgr2rgb.part.1) via an unexpected bits-per-pixel value for an RGBA image.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadImage in plug-ins/common/file-tga.c (related to bgr2rgb.part.1) via an unexpected bits-per-pixel value for an RGBA image.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

7.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gimp	Gimp	2.8.22
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	14.04

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/19/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102765Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=739134Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3539-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4077Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/19/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102765Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=739134Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00023.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3539-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4077Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 20, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17786?

In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadImage in plug-ins/common/file-tga.c (related to bgr2rgb.part.1) via an unexpected bits-per-pixel value for an RGBA image.

How severe is CVE-2017-17786?

CVE-2017-17786 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17786?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-17786?

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Source: NVD / NIST