CVE-2017-15232: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 11, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

libjpeg-turbo 1.5.2 has a NULL Pointer Dereference in jdpostct.c and jquant1.c via a crafted JPEG file.

— Launchpad

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Libjpeg-turbo Libjpeg-turbo=1.5.2
debian/libjpeg-turbo
1:2.1.5-21:2.1.5-41:3.1.3-4
debian/libjpeg6b
1:6b2-4
debian/libjpeg9
1:9f-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libjpeg-turbo to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:2.1.5-2Fixed in 1:2.1.5-4Fixed in 1:3.1.3-4
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libjpeg6b to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:6b2-4
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/libjpeg9 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1:9f-2

Event History

Oct 10, 2017
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Oct 11, 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

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-15232?

CVE-2017-15232 is a vulnerability in libjpeg-turbo 1.5.2 that allows for a NULL pointer dereference via a crafted JPEG file.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-15232?

CVE-2017-15232 has a severity of 6.5 (medium).

3

How does CVE-2017-15232 affect libjpeg-turbo?

CVE-2017-15232 affects libjpeg-turbo version 1.5.2.

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-15232 in libjpeg-turbo?

To fix CVE-2017-15232 in libjpeg-turbo, update to version 1.5.2-2+deb10u1 (for Debian) or apply the appropriate remedy based on your operating system and package version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15232?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-15232 in the references section.

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