CVE-2017-11166
First published: Mon Jul 10 2017(Updated: )
ImageMagick is vulnerable to a denial of service, caused by a memory-leak issue in the ReadXWDImage function in coders\xwd.c. By persuading a victim to open a specially-crafted file, a remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability to consume all available memory from the system.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| redhat/ImageMagick 7.0.5 | <6 | 6 |
| redhat/ImageMagick 6.9.8 | <1 | 1 |
| IBM Data Risk Manager | <=2.0.6 | |
| ImageMagick | =7.0.5-6 |
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Reference Links
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/129048
- https://www.ibm.com/support/pages/node/6335281 (Advisory)
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/issues/471
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1772645
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1772644
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/5964475e21e7e3bdd27835b71aa17d1678c21d7c
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick/commit/31b842a218225cd7feddf65cbccf9d783c6cb526
- https://github.com/ImageMagick/ImageMagick6/commit/5964475e21e7e3bdd27835b71aa17d1678c21d7c
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:1180
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/cve-2017-11166
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1772643
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-11166?
CVE-2017-11166 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability due to a memory leak.
How do I fix CVE-2017-11166?
To fix CVE-2017-11166, update to the latest version of ImageMagick or apply the recommended patches provided by the vendor.
What versions are affected by CVE-2017-11166?
CVE-2017-11166 affects ImageMagick versions up to 7.0.5-6 and specific versions of IBM Data Risk Manager up to 2.0.6.
Can CVE-2017-11166 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-11166 can be exploited remotely if a victim opens a specially-crafted image file.
What are the possible impacts of CVE-2017-11166?
The impact of CVE-2017-11166 includes exhaustion of system memory, leading to denial of service.
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