CVE-2017-17789
HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 1.95%
Last modified
CVE-2017-17789 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in read_channel_data in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.. EPSS estimates a 1.95% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in read_channel_data in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
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/102898Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790849Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, 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/102898Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790849Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, 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
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17789?
In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in read_channel_data in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.
How severe is CVE-2017-17789?
CVE-2017-17789 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.95% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-17789?
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-2017-17789?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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