CVE-2017-2581

MEDIUMCVSS 4.5/10EPSS 1.13%

Last modified

CVE-2017-2581 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 4.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allow code execution.. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allow code execution.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0
4.5/10

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L

EPSS Probability
1.13%

62.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Netpbm ProjectNetpbm< 10.61.00

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2581?
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allow code execution.
How severe is CVE-2017-2581?
CVE-2017-2581 has a CVSS score of 4.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2581?
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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Source: NVD / NIST