CVE-2017-2870 Integer overflow in Gdk-Pixbuf

What is CVE-2017-2870?

CVE-2017-2870 is a high-severity vulnerability in Debian Debian Linux, published on 5 Sep 2017. 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

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.

Weakness: CWE-190

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2870?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Debian Debian Linux, Gnome Gdk-Pixbuf.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2870?

Apply the vendor's patch.

Is CVE-2017-2870 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2870 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2870, GHSA-8frw-r4fr-c96p, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2870.