CVE-2017-16669: Buffer Overflow

Published Nov 9, 2017
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Updated

coders/wpg.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted file, related to the AcquireCacheNexus function in magick/pixelcache.c.

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
Debian Debian Linux=7.0
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
Debian Debian Linux=9.0
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 9, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:32 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·09:44 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·09:45 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-16669.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-16669?

The severity of CVE-2017-16669 is high, with a severity value of 8.8.

3

How does CVE-2017-16669 impact GraphicsMagick?

CVE-2017-16669 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact on GraphicsMagick.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-16669?

To fix CVE-2017-16669, it is recommended to update GraphicsMagick to version 1.3.23-1ubuntu0.5 or higher.

5

Are there any references related to CVE-2017-16669?

Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2017-16669 at the following references: [Reference 1](http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/135bdcb88b8d), [Reference 2](http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/1b9e64a8901e), [Reference 3](http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/2a21cda3145b).

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