CVE-2017-13777

Name: CVE-2017-13777
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-08-30T09:29:00.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.13%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13777 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a denial of service issue in ReadXBMImage() in a coders/xbm.c "Read hex image data" version==10 case that results in the reader not returning; it would cause large amounts of CPU and memory consumption although the crafted file itself does not request it.. EPSS estimates a 2.13% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a denial of service issue in ReadXBMImage() in a coders/xbm.c "Read hex image data" version==10 case that results in the reader not returning; it would cause large amounts of CPU and memory consumption although the crafted file itself does not request it.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.13%

79.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-834

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Graphicsmagick	Graphicsmagick	1.3.26
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/233a720bfd5eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/31/1Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100575Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4222-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321Third Party Advisory
http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/233a720bfd5eIssue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/31/1Mailing List
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100575Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/08/msg00002.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4222-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Aug 30, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13777?

How severe is CVE-2017-13777?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13777 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.13% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13777?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST