CVE-2017-2888

8.8 HIGH
Published: October 11, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Broken Link
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00031.html
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4143-1/
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0395
Source: talos-cna@cisco.com
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101215
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Broken Link
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2021/10/msg00031.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4143-1/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory
https://www.talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0395
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Technical Description Third Party Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.1%
86th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

libsdl canonical debian