CVE-2017-5332

HIGHCVSS 7.8/10EPSS 2.11%

Last modified

CVE-2017-5332 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The extract_group_icon_cursor_resource in wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 can access unallocated memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable.. EPSS estimates a 2.11% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The extract_group_icon_cursor_resource in wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 can access unallocated memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable.

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
2.11%

79.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Icoutils ProjectIcoutils< 0.31.1
RedhatEnterprise Linux7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Desktop7.0
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Aus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.4
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.5
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Eus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.3
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.6
RedhatEnterprise Linux Server Tus7.7
RedhatEnterprise Linux Workstation7.0
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
DebianDebian Linux8.0
DebianDebian Linux9.0
DebianDebian Linux10.0
OpensuseLeap42.1
OpensuseLeap42.2
OpensuseOpensuse13.2

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-5332?
The extract_group_icon_cursor_resource in wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 can access unallocated memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable.
How severe is CVE-2017-5332?
CVE-2017-5332 has a CVSS score of 7.8/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 2.11% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5332?
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