CVE-2017-2870

Name: CVE-2017-2870
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-09-05T18:29:00.6+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.61%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2870 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists in the tiff_image_parse functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6 when compiled with Clang. A specially crafted tiff file can cause a heap-overflow resulting in remote code execution. EPSS estimates a 2.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists in the tiff_image_parse functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6 when compiled with Clang. A specially crafted tiff file can cause a heap-overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or a URL to trigger this vulnerability.

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

2.61%

83.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Gnome	Gdk-Pixbuf	2.36.6
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541Broken Link
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0377Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541Broken Link
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0377Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 5, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2870?

How severe is CVE-2017-2870?

CVE-2017-2870 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2870?

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