CVE-2017-14449: Double Free

Published Apr 24, 2018
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Updated

A double-Free vulnerability exists in the XCF image rendering functionality of SDL2image-2.0.2. A specially crafted XCF image can cause a Double-Free situation to occur. An attacker can display a specially crafted image to trigger this vulnerability.

Affected Software

5 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=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-2017-14449?

CVE-2017-14449 is a double-Free vulnerability in the XCF image rendering functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2.

2

How does CVE-2017-14449 impact the affected software?

CVE-2017-14449 can cause a Double-Free situation to occur when a specially crafted XCF image is displayed.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14449?

The severity of CVE-2017-14449 is rated as high with a CVSS score of 8.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-14449 on Debian Linux?

To fix CVE-2017-14449 on Debian Linux, update the libsdl2-image package to version 2.0.4+dfsg1-1+deb10u1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-14449?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-14449 at the following references: [Gentoo Security Advisory GLSA 201903-17](https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201903-17), [Debian Security Advisory DSA-4177](https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4177), [Talos Intelligence Vulnerability Report TALOS-2017-0498](https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0498).

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