CVE-2017-2862

7.8 HIGH
Published: September 05, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3978
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Broken Link
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0366
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3978
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0366
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

6 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
4.6%
90th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-787

Affected Vendors

gnome debian

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