Description
An exploitable heap overflow vulnerability exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6. A specially crafted jpeg file can cause a heap overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or url to trigger this vulnerability.
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:HWeakness enumeration
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME | Gdk-Pixbuf | 2.36.6 commit: aba8d88798dfc2f3856ea0ddda14b06174bbb2bc libjpeg-turbo 1.5.2 |
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3978Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541Broken Link
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0366Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
- http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3978Third Party Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541Broken Link
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0366Exploit, Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Sep 5, 2017
- Last modified
- Jun 17, 2026
- NVD status
- Modified