# CVE-2017-12921: PFileFlashPixView::GetGlobalInfoProperty in f\_fpxvw.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1\_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointe

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2017-08-28 · Updated: 2024-08-05

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

PFileFlashPixView::GetGlobalInfoProperty in f_fpxvw.cpp in libfpx 1.3.1_p6 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference) via a crafted fpx image.

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## References

- https://blogs.gentoo.org/ago/2017/08/09/libfpx-null-pointer-dereference-in-pfileflashpixviewgetglobalinfoproperty-f_fpxvw-cpp/
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/08/17/10

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