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CVE-2017-14450: A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GIF image parsing functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2.

A buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the GIF image parsing functionality of SDL2_image-2.0.2. A specially crafted GIF image can lead to a buffer overflow on a global section. An attacker can display an image to trigger this vulnerability.

HighCVSS 7.1Not KEV-listedUpdated
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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-14450 is a high-severity flaw in SDL2_image 2.0.2 GIF parsing. A malicious GIF can trigger a buffer overflow when displayed, potentially disrupting the application and causing limited data integrity impact. It requires user interaction and is not listed as known exploited in KEV.

Executive priority

Treat as high priority for systems that display untrusted GIFs. The main business risk is application crash or instability, with some integrity impact. It is less urgent where SDL2_image 2.0.2 is absent or only trusted local images are processed.

Technical view

The source bundle describes a global-section buffer overflow in SDL2_image 2.0.2 GIF image parsing. The CVSS 3.0 score is 7.1, with network attack vector, low complexity, no privileges required, user interaction required, low integrity impact, and high availability impact.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely where software uses SDL2_image 2.0.2 to render GIF files from users, downloads, games, media tools, or other untrusted sources. The bundle does not establish broader affected versions beyond SDL2_image 2.0.2.

Exploitation context

The described trigger is displaying a specially crafted GIF image. KEV is false, and the provided sources do not claim active exploitation. No exploit steps or proof-of-concept details are needed to assess business urgency.

Researcher notes

Talos reported the GIF parser issue, and Debian and Gentoo published security advisories. The bundle provides no CWE, no KEV evidence, and no precise upstream fixed version. Keep scope limited to SDL2_image 2.0.2 unless additional vendor data confirms more.

Mitigation direction

  • Apply vendor or distribution security updates for SDL_image or SDL2_image.
  • Check Debian and Gentoo advisories for affected package guidance.
  • Prioritize applications that open externally supplied GIF files.
  • If patching is delayed, reduce exposure to untrusted GIF inputs.
  • Confirm vendor guidance before assuming unaffected bundled library copies.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory software and packages using SDL2_image 2.0.2.
  • Check whether affected systems process attacker-supplied GIF images.
  • Verify installed packages include relevant security updates.
  • Review statically bundled SDL2_image copies in applications.
  • Document any remaining user-interaction exposure paths.
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Confidence
high
Sources
7

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Vulnerability profileCVE Program record
Severity
High
CVSS
7.1 (3.0)
Known Exploited
No
Published

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Official CVE source material

CNA and ADP enrichment extracted from CVE v5

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1CVSS vectors
0Timeline events
0ADP providers
6Source links

CVSS vector scores

1 official score

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ScoreVersionSeverityVectorExploitImpactSource
7.1CVSS 3.0HighCVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H2.84.2Primary CVE score

Vulnerability scoring details

Base CVSS 3.0 score

7.1High
CVSS 3.0 vector shape for CVE-2017-14450Attack VectorAttack ComplexityPrivileges RequiredUser InteractionScopeConfidentiality ImpactIntegrity ImpactAvailability Impact

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:L/A:H

Attack Vector
NetworkAdjacentLocalPhysical
Attack Complexity
LowHigh
Privileges Required
NoneLowHigh
User Interaction
NoneRequired
Scope
ChangedUnchanged
Confidentiality Impact
HighLowNone
Integrity Impact
HighLowNone
Availability Impact
HighLowNone

Source materials

Affected products

Products and packages named in the record

VendorProductVersion / packageStatus
Sam Lantinga and Mattias EngdegårdSimple DirectMedia LayerSDL2_image 2.0.2Listed
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