CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2862

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

A 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.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability by sending a malicious file or URL, potentially leading to system compromise.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Gdk-Pixbuf to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor systems for unauthorized access.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS