CVE-2017-6312: Integer Overflow

Published Mar 10, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
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+deb11u22.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u42.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u32.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u22.42.12+dfsg-42.44.5+dfsg-4

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/gdk-pixbuf to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u2Fixed in 2.42.2+dfsg-1+deb11u4Fixed in 2.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u3Fixed in 2.42.10+dfsg-1+deb12u2Fixed in 2.42.12+dfsg-4Fixed in 2.44.5+dfsg-4

Event History

Mar 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:59 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·07:46 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·07:47 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·07:47 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-6312.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6312?

The severity of CVE-2017-6312 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.

3

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.

4

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.

5

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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