Heap-based Buffer Over-read in GraphicsMagick Affects Multiple Versions
CVE-2017-17500

8.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Graphicsmagick

Status
Graphicsmagick
Vendor
CVE Published:
11 December 2017

What is CVE-2017-17500?

A vulnerability exists in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 that allows for a heap-based buffer over-read via a specially crafted file processed by the ReadRGBImage function located in coders/rgb.c. This vulnerability can lead to information disclosure and potential exploitation if not mitigated, making it crucial for users to seek updates and apply patches promptly.

References

https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321
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https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg0...
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http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/1366f2dd9931
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
8.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Network
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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