CVE-2017-12447: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 7, 2019
·
Updated

GdkPixBuf (aka gdk-pixbuf), possibly 2.32.2, as used by GNOME Nautilus 3.14.3 on Ubuntu 16.04, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file folder.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Gnome GDK-PixBuf=2.32.2
Gnome Nautilus=3.14.3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
All of the following
Any of the following
Gnome GDK-PixBuf=2.32.2
Gnome Nautilus=3.14.3
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
debian/gdk-pixbuf
2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u22.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u42.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u32.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u22.42.12+dfsg-42.44.5+dfsg-32.44.5+dfsg-4

Event History

Mar 7, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·11:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:26 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:31 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:32 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-12447?

CVE-2017-12447 is a vulnerability in GdkPixBuf (aka gdk-pixbuf), allowing attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file folder.

2

What software is affected by CVE-2017-12447?

GdkPixBuf version 2.32.2 and GNOME Nautilus version 3.14.3 on Ubuntu 16.04 are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-12447?

The severity of CVE-2017-12447 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-12447?

Update GtkPixBuf to version 2.34.0-1 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-12447?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-12447 at the following references: [https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=785979](https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=785979), [https://github.com/hackerlib/hackerlib-vul/tree/master/gnome](https://github.com/hackerlib/hackerlib-vul/tree/master/gnome), [https://usn.ubuntu.com/3912-1/](https://usn.ubuntu.com/3912-1/).

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