CVE-2017-7939 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The read_next_pam_token function in imagew-pnm.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

REQUIRED

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

HIGH

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Entropymine	Imageworsener	1.3.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-125

References

https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/13Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/13Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7939?

CVE-2017-7939 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The read_next_pam_token function in imagew-pnm.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (stack-based buffer over-read) via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-7939?

CVE-2017-7939 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7939?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Entropymine Imageworsener.