Heap-based buffer overflow in sdl2_image (Alpine package)



Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-14448
CWE-ID CWE-122
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 sdl2_image (Alpine package)
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor Alpine Linux Development Team

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Heap-based buffer overflow

EUVDB-ID: #VU11248

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-14448

CWE-ID: CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

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

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

sdl2_image (Alpine package): 2.0.1-r1

CPE2.3 External links

https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=9f0236c2477637c822aa9ce33b3648f74607c3da
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=2271c9b08f83a5ddae09fe4007b3ead3a9e03c26
https://git.alpinelinux.org/aports/commit/?id=53eca00d555f64bd2da618c0ae5cdfbee8670f4a


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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