CVE-2017-11643 Memory corruption in n/a
A heap overflow in GraphicsMagick allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted images with non-identical frame widths.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-11643?
CVE-2017-11643 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick, published on 26 Jul 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.
Official description
GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a heap overflow in the WriteCMYKImage() function in coders/cmyk.c when processing multiple frames that have non-identical widths.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-11643?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11643?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-11643 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-11643 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Graphicsmagick Graphicsmagick
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-11643, GHSA-9pcf-42mm-2j64, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-11643.