CVE-2017-17787
First published: Wed Dec 20 2017(Updated: )
In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in read_creator_block in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| ubuntu/gimp | <2.8.10-0ubuntu1.2 | 2.8.10-0ubuntu1.2 |
| ubuntu/gimp | <2.8.20-1.1 | 2.8.20-1.1 |
| debian/gimp | 2.10.8-2 2.10.8-2+deb10u1 2.10.22-4 2.10.34-1 2.10.36-1 | |
| GIMP GIMP | =2.8.22 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790853
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17787
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17787
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17786
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17789
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17784
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17785
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17788
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=884927
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/19/5
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4077
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00023.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3539-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17787
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/GIMP/commit/?id=eb2980683e6472aff35a3117587c4f814515c74d (master)
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/GIMP/commit/?id=87ba505fff85989af795f4ab6a047713f4d9381d (gimp-2-8)
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-3539-1
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17787
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17787
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/GIMP/commit/?id=eb2980683e6472aff35a3117587c4f814515c74d
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/GIMP/commit/?id=87ba505fff85989af795f4ab6a047713f4d9381d
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17787?
CVE-2017-17787 is a vulnerability in GIMP 2.8.22 that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read in the plug-ins/common/file-psp.c file.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17787?
CVE-2017-17787 has a severity level of 7.8, which is considered high.
How does CVE-2017-17787 affect GIMP?
CVE-2017-17787 affects GIMP versions 2.8.22 and earlier.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17787?
To fix CVE-2017-17787, you should update your GIMP software to version 2.8.10-0ubuntu1.2 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17787?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17787 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/19/5), [Reference 2](https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=790853), [Reference 3](https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00023.html).
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