CVE-2017-2579
7.8
HIGH
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 0.44%
Description
An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. The expandCodeOntoStack() function has an insufficient code value check, so that a maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allows code execution.
How to fix CVE-2017-2579
To remediate CVE-2017-2579, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- Debian/netpbm-free—upgrade to 2:10.97.00-1 or later
Is CVE-2017-2579 being exploited?
Low — EPSS is 0.4%, meaning exploitation activity has not been observed at scale.
Affected packages (1)
- from 0, < 2:10.97.00-1
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | HIGH7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |