CVE-2017-5332: The extract_group_icon_cursor_resource in wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 can access unallocated

Q: How do I fix CVE-2017-5332?

icoutils: upgrade to 0.31.1; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2017-5332 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5332 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-2017-5332 affect?

CVE-2017-5332 affects icoutils, enterprise linux, enterprise linux desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The extract_group_icon_cursor_resource in wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 can access unallocated memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2017-5332?

Priority 53/100. High severity; On your watchlist

This month

HIGH 7.8WATCHLISTUPGRADEMITIGATEMITIGATE

CVE-2017-5332 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting icoutils, enterprise linux, enterprise linux desktop. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

The extract_group_icon_cursor_resource in wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 can access unallocated memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	None
User interaction	Required
EPSS exploit chance	2.1% (top 18%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-119
Published	2019-11-04
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: icoutils project · redhat

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

Am I affected?

Timeline

2019-11-04 21:15 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 01:20 UTCUpdated Record last modified

icoutils project icoutils UPGRADE

Affected: < 0.31.1

Fixed in: 0.31.1

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to 0.31.1 (Debian / Ubuntu)

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

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade icoutils

Note

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

redhat enterprise linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux desktop MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server aus MITIGATE

Affected: 7.3 · 7.4 · 7.6 · 7.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server eus MITIGATE

Affected: 7.3 · 7.4 · 7.5 · 7.6 · 7.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

redhat enterprise linux server tus MITIGATE

Affected: 7.3 · 7.6 · 7.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.3

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

Verify at the official source NVD · CVE Program · Report a problem with this page
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-2017-5332?

icoutils: upgrade to 0.31.1; enterprise linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; enterprise linux desktop: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2017-5332 being exploited?

CVE-2017-5332 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-2017-5332 affect?

CVE-2017-5332 affects icoutils, enterprise linux, enterprise linux desktop. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). The extract_group_icon_cursor_resource in wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 can access unallocated memory, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (process crash) and execute arbitrary code via a crafted executable.

How urgent is CVE-2017-5332?

Priority 53/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Related CVEs

CVE-2017-6011 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE An issue was discovered in icoutils 0.31.1
CVE-2017-6010 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE An issue was discovered in icoutils 0.31.1
CVE-2017-6009 MEDIUM 5.5 DOWNGRADE MITIGATE An issue was discovered in icoutils 0.31.1
CVE-2017-5333 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE MITIGATE Integer overflow in the extract_group_icon_cursor_resource function in b/wrestool/extract.c in icoutils before
CVE-2017-5331 HIGH 7.8 UPGRADE MITIGATE Integer overflow in the check_offset function in b/wrestool/fileread.c in icoutils before 0.31.1 allows local

References

← Back to latest CVEs