CVE-2017-2581 Memory corruption in netpbm
A maliciously crafted file can trigger an out-of-bounds write 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-2017-2581?
CVE-2017-2581 is a medium-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 write vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allow code execution.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2581?
It affects 1 product.
Linux distribution packages (3)
netpbm SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4 | All versions | 10.26.44-101.14.1 |
netpbm SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4 | All versions | 10.26.44-101.14.1 |
netpbm SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11 SP4 | All versions | 10.26.44-101.14.1 |
Products include Netpbm Project Netpbm.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2581?
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-2017-2581 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2581 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in netpbm
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2581, GHSA-gc68-cc38-mrhh, SUSE-SU-2017:1575-1.