CVE-2017-12447: GdkPixBuf (aka gdk-pixbuf), possibly 2.32.2, as used by GNOME Nautilus 3.14.3 on Ubuntu 16.04, allows attacker

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CVE-2017-12447 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting gdk-pixbuf, nautilus. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

GdkPixBuf (aka gdk-pixbuf), possibly 2.32.2, as used by GNOME Nautilus 3.14.3 on Ubuntu 16.04, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file folder.

Why this priority

High severity
Public exploit reference
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.1% (top 33%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2019-03-07
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: gnome

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-03-07 23:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

gnome gdk-pixbuf DOWNGRADE

Affected: 2.32.2

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 2.32.2

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy gdk-pixbuf || rpm -q gdk-pixbuf || gdk-pixbuf --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 2.32.2 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison gdk-pixbuf sudo apt install gdk-pixbuf=<VERSION_BEFORE_2.32.2> sudo apt-mark hold gdk-pixbuf

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list gdk-pixbuf sudo dnf downgrade gdk-pixbuf-<VERSION_BEFORE_2.32.2> sudo dnf versionlock add gdk-pixbuf

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

gnome nautilus DOWNGRADE

Affected: 3.14.3

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 3.14.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy nautilus || rpm -q nautilus || nautilus --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 3.14.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison nautilus sudo apt install nautilus=<VERSION_BEFORE_3.14.3> sudo apt-mark hold nautilus

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list nautilus sudo dnf downgrade nautilus-<VERSION_BEFORE_3.14.3> sudo dnf versionlock add nautilus

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-12447?

gdk-pixbuf: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation; nautilus: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-12447 being exploited?

CVE-2017-12447 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2017-12447 affect?

CVE-2017-12447 affects gdk-pixbuf, nautilus. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). GdkPixBuf (aka gdk-pixbuf), possibly 2.32.2, as used by GNOME Nautilus 3.14.3 on Ubuntu 16.04, allows attackers to cause a denial of service (stack corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file folder.

How urgent is CVE-2017-12447?

Priority 54/100. High severity; Public exploit reference; On your watchlist

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