CVE-2017-8327

Name: CVE-2017-8327
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-04-29T20:59:00.277+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.54%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-8327 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 2.54% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.54%

82.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-400

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Entropymine	Imageworsener	<= 1.3.0

References

https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/27/imageworsener-memory-allocation-failure-in-my_mallocfn-imagew-cmd-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/commit/86564051db45b466e5f667111ce00b5eeedc8fb6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/04/27/imageworsener-memory-allocation-failure-in-my_mallocfn-imagew-cmd-c/Patch, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/commit/86564051db45b466e5f667111ce00b5eeedc8fb6Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-06Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 29, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-8327?

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?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-8327 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.54% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8327?

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-2017-8327?

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Source: NVD / NIST