Risk | High |
Patch available | NO |
Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
CVE-ID | CVE-2017-2862 |
CWE-ID | CWE-122 |
Exploitation vector | Network |
Public exploit | N/A |
Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Traffix SDC Client/Desktop applications / Software for system administration |
Vendor | F5 Networks |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
EUVDB-ID: #VU8062
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2862
CWE-ID:
CWE-122 - Heap-based Buffer Overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
The weakness exists in the gdk_pixbuf__jpeg_image_load_increment function due to heap-based buffer overflow. A remote attacker can trick the victim to click a malicious link or open a specially crafted JPEG file, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Cybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionsTraffix SDC: 5.1.0 - 5.1.0 CF 22
External linkshttp://support.f5.com/csp/article/K36984830
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.