CVE-2017-11140: High severity GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick vulnerability

Published Jul 10, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

The ReadJPEGImage function in coders/jpeg.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 creates a pixel cache before a successful read of a scanline, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via crafted JPEG files.

Launchpad

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
debian/graphicsmagick
1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u11.4+really1.3.40-4+deb12u11.4+really1.3.45+hg17696-11.4+really1.3.46-2

Event History

Jul 10, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·03:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:24 PM
Description
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:04 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:04 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11140?

CVE-2017-11140 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can lead to resource exhaustion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11140?

To fix CVE-2017-11140, upgrade to GraphicsMagick versions 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1, 1.4+really1.3.40-4, or 1.4+really1.3.45-1.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2017-11140?

The impact of CVE-2017-11140 is that it allows remote attackers to consume system resources, potentially leading to service downtime.

4

Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2017-11140?

CVE-2017-11140 affects GraphicsMagick version 1.3.26.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2017-11140?

CVE-2017-11140 can be exploited by remote attackers using crafted JPEG files.

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