CVE-2017-7940 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

The iw_read_gif_file function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to consume an amount of available memory 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-400

References

https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/18Issue TrackingPatch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/18Issue TrackingPatch
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-7940?

CVE-2017-7940 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). The iw_read_gif_file function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to consume an amount of available memory via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-7940?

CVE-2017-7940 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-2017-7940?

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