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Out-of-bounds Read

CVE-2017-17501

High
8.8/10

Summary

WriteOnePNGImage in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted file.

  • LOW
  • NETWORK
  • HIGH
  • UNCHANGED
  • REQUIRED
  • NONE
  • HIGH
  • HIGH

CWE-125 - Out-of-Bounds Read

Out-of-bounds read is a vulnerability that allows access to memory beyond the authorized accessible location. Such a vulnerability compromises the confidentiality of the trusted environment in the application and enables an attacker to launch further attacks by leveraging the exposed information.

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Advisory Timeline

  • Published