CVE-2017-5333: Integer Overflow

Published Jan 11, 2017
·
Updated

An integer overflow vulnerability was found in extract.c while transferring resources into file memory. A maliciously crafted file could make the application crash or possibly allow code execution.

References:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2017/q1/56

Upstream patch:

http://git.savannah.gnu.org/cgit/icoutils.git/commit/?id=1a108713ac26215c7568353f6e02e727e6d4b24a

Other sources

Integer overflow in the extractgroupiconcursorresource function in b/wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable file.

MITRE

Affected Software

24 affected componentsFixes available
redhat/icoutils<0.31.1
0.31.1
Icoutils Project Icoutils<0.31.1
redhat Enterprise Linux=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Desktop=7.0
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Aus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.4
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.5
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Eus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.3
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.6
redhat Enterprise Linux Server Tus=7.7
redhat Enterprise Linux Workstation=7.0
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=12.04
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
Debian Debian Linux=10.0
openSUSE Leap=42.1
openSUSE Leap=42.2
openSUSE openSUSE=13.2

Event History

Jan 11, 2017
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·04:02 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Nov 4, 2019
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:24 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:24 PM
DescriptionWeakness

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-5333?

The severity of CVE-2017-5333 is high.

2

How does CVE-2017-5333 impact icoutils before version 0.31.1?

CVE-2017-5333 allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) or execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable file.

3

Which software is affected by CVE-2017-5333?

CVE-2017-5333 affects icoutils before version 0.31.1.

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-5333?

To fix CVE-2017-5333, update icoutils to version 0.31.1.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-5333?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-5333 at the following references: [Link 1](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00024.html), [Link 2](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00025.html), [Link 3](http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2017-01/msg00026.html).

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