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CVE-2017-2870

Published: Sep 5, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVDCWE-190
NVD MITRE
7.8CVSSHIGH
EPSS Score
2.6%
Top 16.6%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
No Fix Available

Description

An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists in the tiff_image_parse functionality of Gdk-Pixbuf 2.36.6 when compiled with Clang. A specially crafted tiff file can cause a heap-overflow resulting in remote code execution. An attacker can send a file or a URL to trigger this vulnerability.

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-190

Affected Products

gdk-pixbufgnome
LibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / generic-library
debian linuxdebian
On-premOS
Operating Systems / linux-distro
Gdk-PixbufGNOME
LibraryLibrary
OSS Libraries / generic-library
gnomeoss-projectUSConsumer Softwareaka gnome project, glib
debianoss-projectGBOperating Systemsaka debian gnu/linux

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Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

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MITRE ATT&CK

1 technique
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100541
securityfocus.com
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.html
lists.debian.org
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0377
talosintelligence.com

Timeline

Published
Sep 5, 2017
Last Updated
May 13, 2026

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