# CVE-2017-17785: In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the fli\_read\_brun function in plug-ins/file-fli/fli.c.

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-12-20 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

In GIMP 2.8.22, there is a heap-based buffer overflow in the fli_read_brun function in plug-ins/file-fli/fli.c.

## What to do

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## Related

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## References

- https://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=739133
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4077
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3539-1/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/12/19/5
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/12/msg00023.html

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