CVE-2017-7624

Name: CVE-2017-7624
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-10T17:59:00.217+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7624 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The iw_read_bmp_file function in imagew-bmp.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to consume an amount of available memory via a crafted file.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The iw_read_bmp_file function in imagew-bmp.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.0 allows remote attackers to consume an amount of available memory via a crafted file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.34%

67.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-772

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Entropymine	Imageworsener	1.3.0

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97575Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/10Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97575Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/10Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 10, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7624?

The iw_read_bmp_file function in imagew-bmp.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-2017-7624?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7624 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7624?

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-2017-7624?

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Source: NVD / NIST