CVE-2017-9094 json
The lzw_add_to_dict function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of serv…
published 2017-05-19 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-18033
- cvss
- 6.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.3%
- EPSS 1.3% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 70%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The lzw_add_to_dict function in imagew-gif.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via a crafted image.
Patch / fix
Exploit prediction
1.29% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 70% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 6.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.3 | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-835 Loop with Unreachable Exit Condition
References
-
github.com
/jsummers/imageworsener/issues/27
issue-tracking, patch, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/98728
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-9094
- NVD CVE-2017-9094
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