MEDIUM
CVE-2017-10800
CWE-400Published: July 3, 2017· Updated: Jun 17, 2026
5.5
CVSS v3.1
Official Description
When GraphicsMagick 1.3.25 processes a MATLAB image in coders/mat.c, it can lead to a denial of service (OOM) in ReadMATImage() if the size specified for a MAT Object is larger than the actual amount of data.
Technical Analysis
CVE-2017-10800 requires local access, meaning attackers must already have a foothold on the target system.
Exploitation does not require any privileges, though user interaction (Required) is needed, which slightly reduces the risk of mass automated attacks.
A successful exploit results in availability disruption (denial of service), with a CVSS base score of 5.5.
CVSS v3.1 Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
Attack VectorLocal
Attack ComplexityLow
Privileges Req.None
User InteractionRequired
ScopeUnchanged
Impact
ConfidentialityNone
IntegrityNone
AvailabilityHigh
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H
Affected Vendors & Products
graphicsmagick1 product(s)
graphicsmagick
Source: NVD CPE · 1 total CPE entries
Exploit & PoC Resources
NO KNOWN EXPLOITNo public exploit confirmed at this time
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Official Patches & Advisories
All References (6)
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http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/e5761e3a2012Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99356Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
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http://hg.code.sf.net/p/graphicsmagick/code/rev/e5761e3a2012Patch · Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99356Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
Quick Facts
CVE IDCVE-2017-10800
CVSS Score5.5 / 10
SeverityMEDIUM
WeaknessCWE-400
CISA KEVNo
Affected1 vendor(s)
PublishedJul 3, 2017
Related CVEs (CWE-400)
Recommended Actions
- →Apply vendor patches immediately
- →Monitor CVE-2017-10800 in threat intel feeds
- →Review IDS/IPS signatures for exploitation attempts
Data sourced from NVD (NIST), CISA KEV, and EPSS (FIRST). Analysis generated by CTIWATCH.COM. CVE data is provided under the NVD usage policy.