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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Remediation
No vendor fix or workaround currently provided.
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Tracking
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Advisories
| Source | ID | Title |
|---|---|---|
Debian DLA |
DLA-2803-1 | libsdl2 security update |
EUVD |
EUVD-2017-12029 | 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. |
Ubuntu USN |
USN-4143-1 | SDL 2.0 vulnerabilities |
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History
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Status: PUBLISHED
Assigner: talos
Published:
Updated: 2024-09-16T20:17:03.901Z
Reserved: 2016-12-01T00:00:00.000Z
Link: CVE-2017-2888
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Status : Modified
Published: 2017-10-11T18:29:05.083
Modified: 2026-05-13T00:24:29.033
Link: CVE-2017-2888
OpenCVE Enrichment
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Weaknesses
Debian DLA
EUVD
Ubuntu USN