CVE-2017-11102: Input Validation

Published Jul 7, 2017
·
Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

The ReadOneJNGImage function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) during JNG reading via a zero-length colorimage data structure.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.27-r0
1.3.27-r0
debian/graphicsmagick
1.4+really1.3.40-4+deb12u11.4+really1.3.45+hg17696-11.4+really1.3.49-1

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade alpine/graphicsmagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.3.27-r0
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/graphicsmagick to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.4+really1.3.40-4+deb12u1Fixed in 1.4+really1.3.45+hg17696-1Fixed in 1.4+really1.3.49-1

Event History

Jul 7, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·06:29 PM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11102?

CVE-2017-11102 has a moderate severity, allowing for denial of service through application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11102?

To fix CVE-2017-11102, update GraphicsMagick to version 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1 or later.

3

What type of attack does CVE-2017-11102 enable?

CVE-2017-11102 enables remote attacks resulting in denial of service during JNG image reading.

4

Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2017-11102?

GraphicsMagick version 1.3.26 is affected by CVE-2017-11102.

5

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-11102?

The vulnerability in CVE-2017-11102 arises from the handling of a zero-length color_image data structure, leading to application crashes.

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