CVE-2017-9202

Description

imagew-cmd.c:854:45 in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (divide-by-zero error) via a crafted image, related to imagew-api.c.

Category

6.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.40%
Third-Party Advisory gentoo.org Third-Party Advisory github.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/05/20/imageworsener-multiple-vulnerabilities/ vdb entry third party advisory patch
https://github.com/jsummers/imageworsener/commit/dc49c807926b96e503bd7c0dec35119eecd6c6fe issue tracking third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-9202?
CVE-2017-9202 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-9202?
To fix CVE-2017-9202, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-9202 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-9202 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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