CVE-2017-18230: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Mar 14, 2018
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Updated

An issue was discovered in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26. A NULL pointer dereference vulnerability was found in the function ReadCINEONImage in coders/cineon.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

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

Mar 14, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·02:29 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:35 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·10:10 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Debian·10:10 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID for this issue in GraphicsMagick?

The vulnerability ID for this issue in GraphicsMagick is CVE-2017-18230.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-18230?

The severity of CVE-2017-18230 is medium.

3

How does the vulnerability CVE-2017-18230 affect GraphicsMagick?

The vulnerability CVE-2017-18230 affects GraphicsMagick by causing a NULL pointer dereference vulnerability in the function ReadCINEONImage in coders/cineon.c, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted file.

4

Which versions of GraphicsMagick are affected by the vulnerability CVE-2017-18230?

The versions of GraphicsMagick affected by the vulnerability CVE-2017-18230 are 1.3.26.

5

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-18230 in GraphicsMagick?

To fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-18230 in GraphicsMagick, you should update to the following versions: 1.4+really1.3.35-1~deb10u2, 1.4+really1.3.35-1~deb10u3, 1.4+really1.3.36+hg16481-2+deb11u1, 1.4+really1.3.40-4, or 1.4+really1.3.42-1.

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