CVE-2017-6312: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Mar 10 2017(Updated: )
Integer overflow in io-ico.c in gdk-pixbuf allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (segmentation fault and application crash) via a crafted image entry offset in an ICO file, which triggers an out-of-bounds read, related to compiler optimizations.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME gdk-pixbuf | <2.36.12 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =30 | |
| Fedoraproject Fedora | =31 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| debian/gdk-pixbuf | 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u2 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u1 2.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u1 2.42.12+dfsg-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://mov.sx/2017/02/21/bug-hunting-gdk-pixbuf.html
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/21/4
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/26/1
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96779
- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=779012
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/12/msg00025.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJF5ARFOX4BFUK6YCBKGAKBQYECO3AI2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VSAZ6UCKKXC5VOWXGWQHOX2ZBLLATIOT/
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201709-08
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-6312
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/SJF5ARFOX4BFUK6YCBKGAKBQYECO3AI2/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/VSAZ6UCKKXC5VOWXGWQHOX2ZBLLATIOT/
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=dec9ca22d70c0f0d4492333b4e8147afb038afd2
- https://git.gnome.org/browse/gdk-pixbuf/commit/?id=a6303ad765882555cf1b278a09be5f9e4cf3a39d
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-6312
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-6312
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-6312
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-6312
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-6312.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6312?
The severity of CVE-2017-6312 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Which software is affected by CVE-2017-6312?
The affected software includes GNOME gdk-pixbuf (up to version 2.36.12), Fedoraproject Fedora 30 and 31, Debian Debian Linux 8.0, and specific versions of Ubuntu gdk-pixbuf.
How can context-dependent attackers exploit CVE-2017-6312?
Context-dependent attackers can cause a denial of service by triggering an out-of-bounds read via a crafted image entry offset in an ICO file, leading to a segmentation fault and application crash.
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2017-6312?
Yes, there are fixes available for CVE-2017-6312. Users should update to the patched versions of the affected software.
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