CVE-2017-2888: Integer Overflow
First published: Wed Oct 11 2017(Updated: )
An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists when creating a new RGB Surface in SDL 2.0.5. A specially crafted file can cause an integer overflow resulting in too little memory being allocated which can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Libsdl Simple Directmedia Layer | =2.0.5 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =19.04 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/libsdl1.2 | 1.2.15+dfsg2-6 1.2.15+dfsg2-8 | |
| debian/libsdl2 | 2.0.14+dfsg2-3+deb11u1 2.26.5+dfsg-1 2.30.11+dfsg-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00031.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4143-1/
- https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0395
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-2888
- https://hg.libsdl.org/SDL/rev/7e0f1498ddb5
- https://hg.libsdl.org/SDL/rev/81a4950907a0
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-2888
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-2888
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2888
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2888
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-2888.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2888?
The severity of CVE-2017-2888 is high with a CVSS score of 8.8.
How does the vulnerability CVE-2017-2888 occur?
The vulnerability occurs due to an integer overflow when creating a new RGB Surface in SDL 2.0.5.
What is the potential impact of CVE-2017-2888?
The vulnerability can lead to a buffer overflow and potential code execution.
Which versions of SDL are affected by CVE-2017-2888?
SDL 2.0.5 is affected by this vulnerability.
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