CVE-2017-15930: Null Pointer Dereference

Published Oct 27, 2017
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Updated

In ReadOneJNGImage in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26, a Null Pointer Dereference occurs while transferring JPEG scanlines, related to a PixelPacket pointer.

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
GraphicsMagick Graphicsmagick=1.3.26
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

Remediation

Patch Available

http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick?cmd=changeset;node=6fc54b6d2be8

Patch Available

http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick?cmd=changeset;node=da135eaedc3b

Patch Available

https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/518/

Event History

Oct 27, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:56 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·08:56 PM
Description
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:56 PM
DescriptionAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-15930?

CVE-2017-15930 is a vulnerability in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 that causes a Null Pointer Dereference while transferring JPEG scanlines.

2

How severe is CVE-2017-15930?

CVE-2017-15930 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-15930?

GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 is affected by CVE-2017-15930.

4

How do I fix CVE-2017-15930?

To fix CVE-2017-15930, update GraphicsMagick to a version that is not vulnerable.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-15930?

More information about CVE-2017-15930 can be found at the following references: - http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick?cmd=changeset;node=6fc54b6d2be8 - http://hg.graphicsmagick.org/hg/GraphicsMagick?cmd=changeset;node=da135eaedc3b - https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/518/

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