CVE-2017-17915
First published: Tue Dec 26 2017(Updated: )
In GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20171217 Q8, there is a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadMNGImage in coders/png.c, related to accessing one byte before testing whether a limit has been reached.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick | =1.3.27 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 | |
| debian/graphicsmagick | 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1 1.4+really1.3.40-4 1.4+really1.3.45-1 |
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Reference Links
- http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/1721f1b7e67a
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00005.html
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00009.html
- https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/535/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4266-1/
- https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-17915
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-17915
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17915
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-17915
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-17915
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-17915?
CVE-2017-17915 is a vulnerability in GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20171217 Q8 that allows a heap-based buffer over-read.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-17915?
CVE-2017-17915 has a severity score of 8.8, indicating a high severity.
How does CVE-2017-17915 impact GraphicsMagick?
CVE-2017-17915 affects GraphicsMagick 1.4 snapshot-20171217 Q8 and can lead to a heap-based buffer over-read in ReadMNGImage in coders/png.c.
How can I fix CVE-2017-17915?
To fix CVE-2017-17915, update your GraphicsMagick installation to version 1.3.27-3 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-17915?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-17915 at the following references: [CVE-2017-17915](https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-17915), [GraphicsMagick commit](http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick/rev/1721f1b7e67a), [GraphicsMagick bug report](https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/535/).
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