How severe is CVE-2017-8325?

CVE-2017-8325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-8325 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-8325?

CVE-2017-8325 affects Entropymine Imageworsener. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-8325?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-8325 published?

CVE-2017-8325 was published on 2017-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-8325

CVE-2017-8325 is a high-severity vulnerability in Entropymine Imageworsener with a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 8.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (83rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Entropymine Imageworsener
Published: 2017-04-29
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The iw_process_cols_to_intermediate function in imagew-main.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-8325?: The iw_process_cols_to_intermediate function in imagew-main.c in libimageworsener.a in ImageWorsener before 1.3.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (heap-based buffer overflow and application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted image.
How severe is CVE-2017-8325?: CVE-2017-8325 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 8.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-8325 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (83rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-8325?: CVE-2017-8325 affects Entropymine Imageworsener. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-8325?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-8325 published?: CVE-2017-8325 was published on 2017-04-29 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:entropymine:imageworsener:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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