CVE-2017-2579 Memory corruption in netpbm

Low 3.3 Published 27 Jul 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

A maliciously crafted file can trigger an out-of-bounds read in Netpbm, potentially allowing code execution or causing a crash.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: Available

What is CVE-2017-2579?

CVE-2017-2579 is a low-severity memory corruption vulnerability in netpbm, published on 27 Jul 2018. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. The expandCodeOntoStack() function has an insufficient code value check, so that a maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allows code execution.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2579?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Netpbm Project Netpbm.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2579?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-2579 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2579 in the wild and no public exploit code.

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2579, GHSA-v935-4544-6r4j.