CVE-2017-2579: An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61

Routine

LOW 3.3DOWNGRADE

CVE-2017-2579 is a low-severity flaw (CVSS 3.3) affecting netpbm. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. The expandCodeOntoStack() function has an insufficient code value check, so that a maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allows code execution.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.6% (top 24%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-125
Published	2018-07-27
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Red Hat, Inc. · Vendor: netpbm project

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2018-07-27 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:16 UTCUpdated Record last modified

netpbm project netpbm DOWNGRADE

Affected: 10.61.00

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 10.61.00

1. Check installed version

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

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 10.61.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison netpbm sudo apt install netpbm=<VERSION_BEFORE_10.61.00> sudo apt-mark hold netpbm

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

dnf --showduplicates list netpbm sudo dnf downgrade netpbm-<VERSION_BEFORE_10.61.00> sudo dnf versionlock add netpbm

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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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2579?

netpbm: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2579 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2579 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-2017-2579 affect?

CVE-2017-2579 affects netpbm. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). An out-of-bounds read vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. The expandCodeOntoStack() function has an insufficient code value check, so that a maliciously crafted file could cause the application to crash or possibly allows code e

How urgent is CVE-2017-2579?

Priority 31/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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