CVE-2017-5884
UnknownEPSS 2.24%
Last modified
CVE-2017-5884 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. gtk-vnc before 0.7.0 does not properly check boundaries of subrectangle-containing tiles, which allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via the src x, y coordinates in a crafted (1) rre, (2) hextile, or (3) copyrect tile.. EPSS estimates a 2.24% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gtk-vnc before 0.7.0 does not properly check boundaries of subrectangle-containing tiles, which allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via the src x, y coordinates in a crafted (1) rre, (2) hextile, or (3) copyrect tile.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 25 |
| Gnome | Gtk-Vnc | <= 0.6.0 |
References
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/03/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/05/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96016Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778048Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gtk-vnc/commit/?id=ea0386933214c9178aaea9f2f85049ea3fa3e14aPatch, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/03/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/05/5Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96016Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778048Exploit, Issue Tracking
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gtk-vnc/commit/?id=ea0386933214c9178aaea9f2f85049ea3fa3e14aPatch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-5884?
gtk-vnc before 0.7.0 does not properly check boundaries of subrectangle-containing tiles, which allows remote servers to execute arbitrary code via the src x, y coordinates in a crafted (1) rre, (2) hextile, or (3) copyrect tile.
How severe is CVE-2017-5884?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-5884 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.24% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-5884?
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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