CVE-2017-17501

Name: CVE-2017-17501
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-11T02:29:00.73+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.60%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-17501 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. WriteOnePNGImage in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 2.60% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

WriteOnePNGImage in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.60%

83.4th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Graphicsmagick	Graphicsmagick	1.3.26
Debian	Debian Linux	7.0
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0
Debian	Debian Linux	9.0

References

http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/5b8414c0d0c4Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102185Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PF62B5PJA2JDUOCKJGUQO3SPL74BEYSV/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WHIKB4TP6KBJWT2UIPWL5MWMG5QXKGEJ/
https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/526/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4248-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321Third Party Advisory
http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/5b8414c0d0c4Patch, Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102185Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/01/msg00005.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/06/msg00009.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/PF62B5PJA2JDUOCKJGUQO3SPL74BEYSV/
https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/WHIKB4TP6KBJWT2UIPWL5MWMG5QXKGEJ/
https://sourceforge.net/p/graphicsmagick/bugs/526/Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
https://usn.ubuntu.com/4248-1/
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4321Third Party Advisory

Timeline

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-17501?

WriteOnePNGImage in coders/png.c in GraphicsMagick 1.3.26 has a heap-based buffer over-read via a crafted file.

How severe is CVE-2017-17501?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-17501 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.60% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-17501?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-17501?

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Source: NVD / NIST