CVE-2017-7453 Null dereference in n/a
Remote attackers can cause a denial of service via a crafted file due to a NULL pointer dereference in the ImageWorsener library.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7453?
CVE-2017-7453 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 6 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The iwgif_record_pixel function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted file.
Weakness: CWE-476
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7453?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Entropymine Imageworsener.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7453?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7453 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7453 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7453 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-9v29-gq7g-32x7.