CVE-2017-17789: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 20, 2017
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Updated

In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in readchanneldata in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
debian/gimp<=2.8.20-1, <=2.8.14-1
2.8.20-1.12.8.18-1+deb9u12.8.14-1+deb8u2
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
debian/gimp
2.10.22-4+deb11u22.10.22-4+deb11u62.10.34-1+deb12u52.10.34-1+deb12u83.0.4-3+deb13u23.0.4-3+deb13u63.2.0~RC2-3.13.2.0~RC2-3.3

Event History

Dec 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·09:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:07 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:08 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:08 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-17789?

CVE-2017-17789 is a vulnerability in GIMP 2.8.22 that allows a heap-based buffer overflow in read_channel_data in plug-ins/common/file-psp.c.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-17789?

The severity of CVE-2017-17789 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2017-17789 impact GIMP?

CVE-2017-17789 can potentially lead to a heap-based buffer overflow, which may allow attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service on an affected system running GIMP 2.8.22.

4

Which versions of GIMP are affected by CVE-2017-17789?

GIMP versions 2.8.22 and below are affected by CVE-2017-17789.

5

How can I fix the CVE-2017-17789 vulnerability in GIMP?

To fix the CVE-2017-17789 vulnerability in GIMP, it is recommended to upgrade to version 2.10.8 or later, or apply the specific remedies mentioned for your operating system and package manager.

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