CVE-2017-2581: netpbm_project netpbm Out-of-bounds Write
CVSS: 7.8v3.0HighModified
AliasesSUSE-SU-2017:1575-1DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2581
Published 27-07-2018Last modified 05-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2017-2581 is a high (CVSS 7.8) Out-of-bounds Write vulnerability in netpbm_project netpbm. EPSS estimates a 1.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 65.9% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
7.8/10
010
High · v3.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.13%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Advisory lineage
Upstream 0 · Downstream 2 · Related 1Timeline
- 27-07-2018PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 05-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
An out-of-bounds write vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allow code execution.
CVSS metrics
4 scores · 3 sources · 2 versionsHigh 7.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:HSources3 sources · 4.5–7.8
- CVE.orgCNA4.5MediumCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:LDiffers
- OSV · DebianEcosystem advisory · calculated7.8HighCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Medium 6.8Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:PSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.13%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
66%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.13% on 19-09-2026
19-09-202619-10-2026
EPSS score1.13%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Suse3 products
- netpbm&distro=SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4< 10.26.44-101.14.1
- netpbm&distro=SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 11 SP4< 10.26.44-101.14.1
- netpbm&distro=SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 11 SP4< 10.26.44-101.14.1
Debian1 product
- netpbm-free< 2:10.97.00-1
Netpbm1 product
- netpbm10.61
Netpbm_project1 product
- netpbm< 10.61.00
4 vendors · 6 products
References
6 links- bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=CVE-2017-2581X Refsource CONFIRMIssue TrackingThird Party Advisory
