CVE-2017-17786: High severity GIMP GIMP vulnerability
In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadImage in plug-ins/common/file-tga.c (related to bgr2rgb.part.1) via an unexpected bits-per-pixel value for an RGBA image.
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
debian/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.10.22-4+deb11u2Fixed in 2.10.22-4+deb11u6Fixed in 2.10.34-1+deb12u5Fixed in 2.10.34-1+deb12u8Fixed in 3.0.4-3+deb13u2Fixed in 3.0.4-3+deb13u6Fixed in 3.2.0~RC2-3.1Fixed in 3.2.0~RC2-3.3 - Upgrade
Upgrade
alpine/gimpto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 2.8.22-r2
Event History
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17786?
CVE-2017-17786 is a vulnerability in GIMP 2.8.22 that allows heap-based buffer over-read in ReadImage in plug-ins/common/file-tga.c.
How does CVE-2017-17786 affect GIMP?
CVE-2017-17786 affects GIMP version 2.8.22, allowing unexpected bits-per-pixel value for an RGBA image.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17786?
The severity of CVE-2017-17786 is high, with a severity value of 7.8.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17786?
To fix CVE-2017-17786, upgrade to a version of GIMP that is not affected by the vulnerability.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17786?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17786 on the following references: [1] [2] [3].