Vulnerability Description
The bmpr_read_uncompressed function in imagew-bmp.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted image.
CVSS Score
6.5
MEDIUM
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Entropymine | Imageworsener | <= 1.3.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/27/imageworsener-memory-allocation-failure-PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/commit/86564051db45b466e5f667111ce00b5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory
- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/27/imageworsener-memory-allocation-failure-PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/commit/86564051db45b466e5f667111ce00b5Issue TrackingPatchThird Party Advisory
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-8327?
CVE-2017-8327 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.5 (MEDIUM). The bmpr_read_uncompressed function in imagew-bmp.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted image.
How severe is CVE-2017-8327?
CVE-2017-8327 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-8327?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Entropymine Imageworsener.