CVE-2017-2587: A memory allocation vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-2587?

netpbm: upgrade to 10.61.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-2587 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2587 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2017-2587 affect?

CVE-2017-2587 affects netpbm. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A memory allocation vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted SVG file could cause the application to crash.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-2587?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

Routine

LOW 3.3UPGRADE

CVE-2017-2587 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.

A memory allocation vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted SVG file could cause the application to crash.

Why this priority

No elevated risk signals yet

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	3.3 (Low)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	1.3% (top 30%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-770
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 UPGRADE

Affected: < 10.61.00

Fixed in: 10.61.00

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 10.61.00 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade netpbm

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade netpbm

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2017-2587?

netpbm: upgrade to 10.61.00. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-2587 being exploited?

CVE-2017-2587 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-2017-2587 affect?

CVE-2017-2587 affects netpbm. Severity is low (CVSS 3.3). A memory allocation vulnerability was found in netpbm before 10.61. A maliciously crafted SVG file could cause the application to crash.

How urgent is CVE-2017-2587?

Priority 29/100. No elevated risk signals yet.

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References

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