CVE-2017-14440: High severity sdl_image vulnerability

Published Apr 24, 2018
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Updated

An exploitable code execution vulnerability exists in the ILBM image rendering functionality of SDL2image-2.0.2. A specially crafted ILBM image can cause a stack overflow resulting in code execution. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
debian/libsdl2-image
2.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u12.0.5+dfsg1-22.6.3+dfsg-12.6.3+dfsg-2
debian/sdl-image1.2
1.2.12-10+deb10u11.2.12-121.2.12-13
libSDL Sdl Image=2.0.2
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0

Event History

Apr 24, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 PM
DescriptionSeverityWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-14440?

CVE-2017-14440 is a code execution vulnerability in the ILBM image rendering functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2.

2

How does CVE-2017-14440 work?

An attacker can display a specially crafted ILBM image to trigger a stack overflow resulting in code execution.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14440?

CVE-2017-14440 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-14440?

SDL2_image-2.0.2 is affected. For Debian Linux, versions 7.0, 8.0, and 9.0 are affected.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-14440?

For SDL2_image-2.0.2, update to version 2.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1, 2.0.5+dfsg1-2, 2.6.3+dfsg-1, or 2.6.3+dfsg-2. For Debian Linux, update to version 1.2.12-10+deb10u1, 1.2.12-12, or 1.2.12-13.

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