Integer overflow in Libsdl Simple_directmedia_layer
CVE-2017-2888
An exploitable integer overflow vulnerability exists when creating a new RGB Surface in SDL 2.0.5. A specially crafted file can cause an integer overflow resulting in too little memory being allocated which can lead to a buffer overflow an…
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
EPSS: 0.031 (85.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Libsdl Simple_directmedia_layer — versions 2.0.5
- Talos Simple Direct Media — versions Simple DirectMedia Layer 2.0.5
- Canonical Ubuntu_linux — versions 16.04, 18.04, 19.04
- Debian Debian_linux — versions 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- talos-cna@cisco.com (vdb-entry, Broken Link, x_refsource_BID)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (mailing-list, x_refsource_MLIST, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- talos-cna@cisco.com (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory, x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2888?
- CVE-2017-2888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Libsdl Simple_directmedia_layer, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-10-11.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2888?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.