CVE-2017-9614

8.8 HIGH
Published: July 27, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

The fill_input_buffer function in jdatasrc.c in libjpeg-turbo 1.5.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (invalid memory access and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted jpg file. NOTE: Maintainer asserts the issue is due to a bug in downstream code caused by misuse of the libjpeg API

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/66
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/66
Source: cve@mitre.org
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/issues/167
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42391/
Source: cve@mitre.org
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/143518/libjpeg-turbo-1.5.1-Denial-Of-Service.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/66
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2017/Jul/66
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Mailing List Third Party Advisory
https://github.com/libjpeg-turbo/libjpeg-turbo/issues/167
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Issue Tracking Third Party Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42391/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
8.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
8.2%
94th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

d.r.commander