Integer overflow in Icoutils Project

CVE-2017-5208

Integer overflow in the wrestool program in icoutils before 0.31.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted executable, which triggers a denial of service (application crash) or the possibility of execution of arbitrary code.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.036 (88.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-5208?
CVE-2017-5208 is a high-severity vulnerability in Icoutils Project, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-08-22.
How severe is CVE-2017-5208?
High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-5208 known to be exploited?
1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.