CVE-2017-6311
HIGHCVSS 7.5/10EPSS 3.47%
Last modified
CVE-2017-6311 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 7.5/10 on the CVSS scale. gdk-pixbuf-thumbnailer.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to printing an error message.. EPSS estimates a 3.47% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
gdk-pixbuf-thumbnailer.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to printing an error message.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Gnome | Gdk-Pixbuf | < 2.36.8 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 30 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 31 |
References
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778204Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-08Third Party Advisory
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.htmlThird Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4Exploit, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/26/1Mailing List, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=778204Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-08Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-6311?
gdk-pixbuf-thumbnailer.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and application crash) via vectors related to printing an error message.
How severe is CVE-2017-6311?
CVE-2017-6311 has a CVSS score of 7.5/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 3.47% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6311?
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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