CVE-2017-11642: Null Pointer Dereference
Published Jul 26, 2017
·Updated
GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a NULL pointer dereference in the WriteMAPImage() function in coders/map.c when processing a non-colormapped image, a different vulnerability than CVE-2017-11638.
Affected Software
2 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
debian/graphicsmagick
1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u11.4+really1.3.40-41.4+really1.3.40-4+deb12u11.4+really1.3.45+hg17696-1
Event History
Jul 26, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:00 AM
Description
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:26 PM
Description
Sep 16, 2024
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·01:21 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Mar 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·03:41 AM
DescriptionAffected Software
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-11642.
2
What is the severity level of CVE-2017-11642?
The severity level of CVE-2017-11642 is high.
3
What is the affected software?
The affected software is GraphicsMagick version 1.3.26.
4
How can I fix the vulnerability?
To fix the vulnerability, you should update GraphicsMagick to version 1.4 or higher.
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Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-11642?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-11642 on the MITRE CVE website.