CVE-2017-18215

Name: CVE-2017-18215
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-03-05T18:29:00.297+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.29%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-18215 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. xvpng.c in xv 3.10a has memory corruption (out-of-bounds write) when decoding PNG comment fields, leading to crashes or potentially code execution, because it uses an incorrect length value.. EPSS estimates a 2.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

xvpng.c in xv 3.10a has memory corruption (out-of-bounds write) when decoding PNG comment fields, leading to crashes or potentially code execution, because it uses an incorrect length value.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.29%

81.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-787

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Xv Project	Xv	3.10a
Opensuse	Leap	42.3

References

https://bugzilla.suse.com/attachment.cgi?id=728337Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1043479Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2018-02/msg00088.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/attachment.cgi?id=728337Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://bugzilla.suse.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1043479Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2018-02/msg00088.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 5, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-18215?

xvpng.c in xv 3.10a has memory corruption (out-of-bounds write) when decoding PNG comment fields, leading to crashes or potentially code execution, because it uses an incorrect length value.

How severe is CVE-2017-18215?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-18215 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.29% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-18215?

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-2017-18215?

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Source: NVD / NIST