CVE-2017-11446: High severity imagemagick vulnerability

Published Jul 19, 2017
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Updated

The ReadPESImage function in coders\pes.c in ImageMagick 7.0.6-1 has a ...

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
ImageMagick=7.0.6-1
debian/imagemagick
8:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u48:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.3+deb11u58:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u28:6.9.11.60+dfsg-1.6+deb12u18:7.1.1.43+dfsg1-18:7.1.1.47+dfsg1-1

Event History

Jul 19, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·07:00 AM
Description
Apr 27, 2025
Data Sourced
via Debian·11:47 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-11446?

CVE-2017-11446 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause CPU exhaustion.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-11446?

To fix CVE-2017-11446, update ImageMagick to a version that is not vulnerable, specifically versions above 7.0.6-1.

3

What versions of ImageMagick are affected by CVE-2017-11446?

ImageMagick versions 7.0.6-1 are affected by CVE-2017-11446.

4

What kind of vulnerability is CVE-2017-11446?

CVE-2017-11446 is an infinite loop vulnerability that can be exploited through crafted PES files.

5

Can I use ImageMagick safely after addressing CVE-2017-11446?

Yes, after upgrading to a safe version, ImageMagick can be used without the risk associated with CVE-2017-11446.

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