CVE-2017-5208

Name: CVE-2017-5208
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-22T18:29:00.437+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.59%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-5208 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Integer overflow in the wrestool program in icoutils before 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted executable, which triggers a denial of service (application crash) or the possibility of execution of arbitrary code.. EPSS estimates a 3.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Integer overflow in the wrestool program in icoutils before 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted executable, which triggers a denial of service (application crash) or the possibility of execution of arbitrary code.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.59%

88.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-190

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Icoutils Project	Icoutils	< 0.31.1
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Desktop	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server	7.0
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Aus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.4
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.5
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Eus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.3
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Server Tus	7.6
Redhat	Enterprise Linux Workstation	7.0

References

http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0837.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3756Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/08/5Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1411251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-12Third Party Advisory
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2017-0837.htmlThird Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3756Third Party Advisory
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/08/5Mailing List, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95315Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1411251Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-12Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 22, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5208?

How severe is CVE-2017-5208?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5208 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-5208?

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