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 and potential code execution. An attacker can provide a specially crafted image file to trigger this vulnerability.
Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow
Published · last modified .
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.
EPSS exploit prediction
EPSS: 0.031 (87.7th percentile), scored .
Low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, but still tracked. 88th percentile — 87.7% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.
EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.031 · newest: 0.031 · change: 0.000
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 Linux — versions 9.0
Weakness classification (CWE)
References
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215 (vdb-entry, Broken Link)
- usn.ubuntu.com/4143-1/ (vendor-advisory, Third Party Advisory)
- lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00031.html (mailing-list, Mailing List, Third Party Advisory)
- www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0395 (Technical Description, Exploit, Third Party Advisory)
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.