CVE-2017-14449 Use after free in Simple DirectMedia Layer
A double-free vulnerability in SDL2_image allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted XCF image.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-14449?
CVE-2017-14449 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 24 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
A double-Free vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted XCF image can cause a Double-Free situation to occur. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.
Weakness: CWE-415
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-14449?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Debian Linux, Libsdl Sdl Image.
How do I fix CVE-2017-14449?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2017-14449 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-14449 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Debian Debian Linux
Sources
Also known as ALPINE-CVE-2017-14449, DEBIAN-CVE-2017-14449, GHSA-xgp4-8gx6-q392, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-14449.