CVE-2017-14994: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 3, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

ReadDCMImage in coders/dcm.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted DICOM image, related to the ability of DCMReadNonNativeImages to yield an image list with zero frames.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

20 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
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

Oct 3, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Oct 4, 2017
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Data Sourced
via OSV·01:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-14994?

CVE-2017-14994 is a vulnerability in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted DICOM image.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-14994?

CVE-2017-14994 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2017-14994 affect GraphicsMagick?

CVE-2017-14994 affects GraphicsMagick 1.3.26.

4

How can this vulnerability be exploited?

This vulnerability can be exploited by remote attackers using a crafted DICOM image to cause a denial of service.

5

Are there any fixes or patches available for CVE-2017-14994?

Yes, there are patches and remedies available for CVE-2017-14994. Please refer to the referenced links for more information.

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