CVE-2017-11636: Buffer Overflow
First published: Wed Jul 26 2017(Updated: )
GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a heap overflow in the WriteRGBImage() function in coders/rgb.c when processing multiple frames that have non-identical widths.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/graphicsmagick | 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1 1.4+really1.3.40-4 1.4+really1.3.45-1 | |
| ImageMagick | =1.3.26 |
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Reference Links
- http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/39961adf974c
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99978
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00009.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4206-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-11636
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-11636
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-11636
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-11636
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-11636
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11636?
CVE-2017-11636 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for a heap overflow that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11636?
You can fix CVE-2017-11636 by upgrading to versions 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1, 1.4+really1.3.40-4, or 1.4+really1.3.45-1 of GraphicsMagick.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-11636?
CVE-2017-11636 specifically affects GraphicsMagick version 1.3.26.
What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-11636?
CVE-2017-11636 involves a heap overflow in the WriteRGBImage() function when processing multiple frames with non-identical widths.
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2017-11636?
While there is no public proof-of-concept exploit reported for CVE-2017-11636, the nature of the vulnerability poses a significant risk.
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