CVE-2017-16547: Input Validation

Published Nov 6, 2017
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Updated

Last updated 25 August 2025

Other sources

The DrawImage function in magick/render.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 does not properly look for pop keywords that are associated with push keywords, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (negative strncpy and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file.

MITRE

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
debian/graphicsmagick
1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u11.4+really1.3.40-4+deb12u11.4+really1.3.45+hg17696-11.4+really1.3.46-2

Event History

Nov 6, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·09:44 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:45 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this GraphicsMagick vulnerability?

The vulnerability ID for this GraphicsMagick vulnerability is CVE-2017-16547.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16547?

The severity of CVE-2017-16547 is high with a severity value of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2017-16547 impact GraphicsMagick?

CVE-2017-16547 can cause a denial of service (negative strncpy and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

4

Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by CVE-2017-16547?

GraphicsMagick versions 1.3.26 and earlier are affected by CVE-2017-16547.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-16547 in GraphicsMagick?

To fix CVE-2017-16547 in GraphicsMagick, it is recommended to update to version 1.3.26-18 or later.

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