SB2018031107 - Integer overflow in sdl2_image (Alpine package)



SB2018031107 - Integer overflow in sdl2_image (Alpine package)

Published: March 11, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018031107
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Integer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14441)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists in the ICO image rendering functionality due to integer overflow. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted image, trick the victim into opening it and execute arbitrary code.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.