CVE-2017-2888

Name: CVE-2017-2888
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-11T18:29:05.083+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

HIGHCVSS 8.8/10EPSS 3.07%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-2888 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists when creating a new RGB Surface in SDL 2.0.5. A specially crafted file can cause an integer overflow resulting in too little memory being allocated which can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. EPSS estimates a 3.07% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists when creating a new RGB Surface in SDL 2.0.5. A specially crafted file can cause an integer overflow resulting in too little memory being allocated which can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

8.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

3.07%

86.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libsdl	Simple Directmedia Layer	2.0.5
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	19.04
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215Broken Link
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4143-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0395Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215Broken Link
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00031.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4143-1/Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0395Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2888?

How severe is CVE-2017-2888?

CVE-2017-2888 has a CVSS score of 8.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.07% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2888?

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