CVE-2017-15232

Name: CVE-2017-15232
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-10-11T03:29:00.197+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.37%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-15232 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. libjpeg-turbo 1.5.2 has a NULL Pointer Dereference in jdpostct.c and jquant1.c via a crafted JPEG file.. EPSS estimates a 2.37% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

libjpeg-turbo 1.5.2 has a NULL Pointer Dereference in jdpostct.c and jquant1.c via a crafted JPEG file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.37%

81.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-476

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Libjpeg-Turbo	Libjpeg-Turbo	1.5.2

References

https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/pull/182Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mozilla/mozjpeg/issues/268Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/
https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/pull/182Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/mozilla/mozjpeg/issues/268Exploit, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3706-1/

Timeline

Published: Oct 11, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-15232?

libjpeg-turbo 1.5.2 has a NULL Pointer Dereference in jdpostct.c and jquant1.c via a crafted JPEG file.

How severe is CVE-2017-15232?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-15232 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.37% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-15232?

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