CVE-2017-11403: Use After Free

Published Jul 18, 2017
·
Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

The ReadMNGImage function in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has an out-of-order CloseBlob call, resulting in a use-after-free via a crafted file.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
alpine/graphicsmagick<1.3.25-r2
1.3.25-r2
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 1.3.25-r2
  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 18, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·12:29 AM
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-2017-11403?

CVE-2017-11403 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for exploitation through crafted files.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11403?

To fix CVE-2017-11403, upgrade GraphicsMagick to one of the patched versions such as 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1 or later.

3

What is the impact of CVE-2017-11403?

CVE-2017-11403 can lead to a use-after-free condition, which may allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

4

Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2017-11403?

GraphicsMagick version 1.3.26 is known to be affected by CVE-2017-11403.

5

Is CVE-2017-11403 specific to any operating system?

CVE-2017-11403 has been reported in GraphicsMagick on Debian-based systems, but may affect other platforms using the vulnerable version.

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